When planning a special event, transportation requirements can often be one of the trickiest parts of the process. Whether you are looking to simply transport a group of people from one location to the next or you need a dedicated driver to spend the day with you, a school bus is an excellent option. With many bus sizes available and some significant perks that will help your event go off without a hitch, renting a school bus is sure to be the solution you’ve been looking for.
At Switzer-Carty Transportation, we shuttle any group – anywhere – throughout Southern Ontario! With branch locations in municipalities throughout the province – we’re your local bus shuttle services solutions. From large scale events requiring dozens of buses to wedding parties requiring just one – we’ve got your shuttle bus needs covered!
Top reasons to choose a school bus as a special event shuttle
There are many reasons why a school bus can be the perfect shuttle for your special event. The benefits of hiring a school bus include:
1. Budget friendly
Renting a school bus is a fairly low-cost option for an event shuttle. When you compare the cost of a limo or a taxi service and how many people they can actually fit into their vehicles, you’ll notice that a school bus often offers a much better value for your money.
2. They’re efficient
The ability to fit a large number of attendees or guests into a single vehicle means that you’ll get everyone to where they need to go in fewer trips, often saving you time and money.
3. Ideal for both short and long trips
Even if you only have to move people a short distance, a school bus is an ideal option. Passengers will be able to visit with each other and enjoy the throwback to their school days.
4. Come with highly trained drivers
School bus rentals come complete with a driver who has been trained to safely handle their vehicle and a wide variety of passengers. After all, if they can handle a full load of children each day, surely they are equipped to shuttle adults!
5. Builds camaraderie
When attendees are all on the same bus together to travel to their event, they are more likely to form friendships and get to know the other people also attending with them.
School buses are great for many kinds of events
Regardless of what kind of special event you are planning, a school bus is the perfect way to shuttle guests and attendees from one location to another and even home at the end of the day. Some of the top events that would be well suited to a school bus might include:
Sporting events – including both adult and children’s tournaments to shuttle players to the field, group excursions to see a sports team play, and transportation to out of town games.
Weddings – Shuttling guests from the ceremony location to the reception, moving the wedding party to one photography location to the next and providing guests with a safe ride home are all perfect tasks for a school bus.
Corporate events – From conferences to team building activities, a school bus is a safe, convenient and cost-efficient way to transport all attendees for corporate events to wherever they need to be.
Airport shuttles – When a large group needs to make it to the airport on time, a school bus is a great way to ensure that happens. Individuals can be picked up at their home or everyone can plan to meet in one place so that they all make it there in time to complete check in.
Employee shuttles – If the worksite has limited parking, is located out of town or a number of employees don’t have their own transportation, hiring a school bus to shuttle them to the worksite is an option that won’t stretch the budget.
A school bus is a versatile transportation option
School buses are a comfortable, safe and budget friendly way to transport any number of people from one location to another during a special event. Regardless of the number of people in your group there is a school bus that will be the perfect size. They are often easy to book with short notice, making them a convenient choice for anyone looking for special event transportation.
