BusRates Blog

There is certainly no shortage of things for a group leader to remember when preparing for a field trip, especially if the trip lasts several days. Creating a field trip checklist will organize your thoughts and save you from those final moments of panic. Here’s our detailed sample field trip checklist for teachers!

Today, the motorcoach has evolved into a form of transportation that is not only reliable and efficient but is also able to offer the luxury and comfort that its earlier counterparts could never even dream of. Here’s the history of how they got to the premier group travel charter buses we know today.We’ve all rode in them, but do we know their long history?

The United Motorcoach Association (UMA) and BusRates.com applaud Elaine Chao for her confirmation as the nation’s 18th U.S. Transportation Secretary.

Announcing UMA’s work with the Young Life organization so that their travel planners can use UMA’s BusRates website to more efficiently handle their charter bus rental transportation needs.

It’s been a great year and a lot has happened during it, here are some numbers that will give you an idea of just how much business and traffic BusRates generates.

Being caught out in the elements for any reason on some days can be uncomfortable and in some cases life-threatening, so you need to be prepared and winterize your vehicle!  Here are 7 steps to getting your car ready for the winter.

Thanksgiving is an extremely popular travel time, as people hit the road to see friends and family. All this traveling leads to some pretty staggering Thanksgiving stats.

Here are three tips to help you and your crew have the time of your lives when you travel by charter bus or motorcoach while avoiding the common traps that lead to a trip that’s “just okay.” 

10 Halloween Tours that will scare you back on the bus! Whether you’re getting down with the spirits in Spokane or the ghosts in Galveston, there are ghoulish Halloween thrills to be had all over the US. Here are our top 10 favorite Halloween destinations for your next group adventure.

Take a Charter Bus to your Next Big Game! Use BusRates to make sure you travel in style, comfort, and safety and get the best price from any of the over 900 bus companies on the site.