Meeting Your Needs
Know Your Groups
Plans.
Plan ahead and have a detailed schedule available. This information allows
the motor coach company to quote on your trip accurately and assure your
safety. Also, consider if your driver must stay in the same hotel as your
group. In resort areas and big cities, it could impact on the total cost
of your trip.
Are Video Coaches
Available?
Video-equipped coaches can be a genuine asset. You can view promotional
videos, educational videos, a special message from your leader, or allow
the group to enjoy a current movie. Sports teams can view game tapes,
while small children can be entertained with their favorite film. This is
a great way to pass time en route to your destination.
Is the carrier is
licensed to show motion pictures?
Carriers must be licensed by the Motion Picture Association of America to
show copyrighted movies. Ask to see a copy of the carrier's MPAA license.
(Films rented from a video store are not licensed for public viewing.)
Be a Careful Shopper.
If your organization requires multiple quotations, make sure careful
consideration is given to the other tips provided here, and that a
balanced decision is reached. A decision based solely on price may not be
the best value!
Who Pays for the
Driver's Room?
Is the driver's room included in the charter cost? If not, find out if you
are responsible for the driver's lodging cost.
Ask about "Extra Miles".
Some carriers will intentionally "low-ball" a price by
under-estimating the mileage, then bill you for the excess mileage AFTER
you return. Find out the carriers policy concerning
"overage-miles" before you select a carrier!
