Though we typically think of school buses as being strictly for transporting kids to and from their school days, they are also great for a number of different excursions. From day trips to weekend getaways, a school bus can be the perfect solution to your transportation needs.
Great Perks of School Buses for Group Transportation
At Switzer-Carty Transportation, we can take your group – whether a sports team or wedding party or employee group – anywhere you need to go within Southern Ontario and beyond. Let’s discover your next destination together – rent a bus and leave the driving to us!
There are many perks that come with arranging for a bus to transport your group, whether you are looking for an all-day driver, someone to drop you off and pick you up, or a driver to take an overnight road trip with your group. Some perks include:
Overnight trips
Having a bus to take your group to their weekend destination and then come back to pick you up at the end is a great perk to hiring a bus and driver to be your transportation.
Avoid parking hassles
When your driver is able to drop you off at your destination and pick you up when you’re done, you don’t have to waste time figuring out where to park when you arrive.
Built in Designated Driver
Planning a day trip or weekend getaway can mean making sure someone stays able to drive, even if the group is heading out for a winery day trip! With a school bus as your transportation you’ve got that covered from the beginning.
Plenty of space
With buses to fit a variety of different group sizes, hiring a bus means that you will comfortably fit both all your guests and their luggage.
6 Great Destinations for Fall
Niagara on the Lake
There are many different activities to include on a day trip to Niagara on the Lake, but one of the most common is a day exploring some local wineries. Hiring a school bus to act as the groups transportation and designated driver is the perfect way to ensure everyone can have a blast.
Elora
Home to the Elora Gorge and Conservation Area, if your group is looking for a fun day outdoors, exploring a beautiful conservation area and cute small town, Elora is where to go. Your school bus can drop you off in the morning for a hike and swim at the gorge, then take you into town for a wander and some dinner before you head home.
Take in a hockey or baseball game
Catching a game with your friends in Toronto is a great way to spend a day! You could have your driver drop you off with enough time to wander the downtown core before the start of the game, and pick you up after it ends.
Go antiquing
Southern Ontario is ripe with antique stores and malls that can easily add a fun twist to a weekend day trip or extended adventure. Plan the route and ask your driver to wait at each stop. If you want to plan for a longer trip, you can book a room at a local bed and breakfast or Airbnb and stay the night.
Visit a farmer’s market
With several year-round farmer’s market in the communities surrounding Toronto, they make for a great Saturday group trip. Head out to St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Market or the Paris Wincey Mills market- or both! Your bus driver can provide transportation for your group to the first market, then pick you up and bring you to the second!
Take a ride on a steamship
Get out of the city and enjoy the fresh air in Muskoka! Hop aboard North America’s oldest operating mail steamship. Take a cruise on Lake Muskoka and marvel at all the beautiful scenery and the cottage islands and grand summer homes that Muskoka is famous for, as well as some interesting historic landmarks.
Make the planning easy
This fall, take the easy way out with your group trip planning by hiring a school bus to transport everyone to whatever destination you’ve chosen. Whether you’re planning an afternoon excursion or a weekend getaway, a school bus is the perfect solution! Your trained driver will ensure your group gets there safely and on time.
