Corporate Event Bus Rental
Affordable, reliable shuttle bus service for your next corporate event
Whether it's a regional meeting, off-site sales kickoff, team building event or a holiday party, First Charter is your team's custom bus charter solution. We'll safely shuttle your employees between locations, keeping your event on schedule and affordable.
Why rent a school bus for your event?
50%
CHEAPER
Because of First Charter’s size and resources, we make renting a school bus affordable for your event. Our average hourly rate starts at $85 USD or $100 CAD and is based on vehicle type, event size, location and timing. The average school bus rental is up to 50% cheaper than renting a coach bus.
45,000
SCHOOL BUSES
First Charter has 400 locations in 41 states and 8 Canadian provinces. Our buses undergo regular maintenance checks and pre- and post-trip procedures, ensuring that each bus is safely ready for your team’s event.
100%
CUSTOMIZABLE
Our shuttle services will align with your team’s corporate event needs. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll create a custom transportation solution that is convenient and beneficial to you.
10-48
GUESTS PER BUS
Want your employees to all travel together to your event? We’ve got you covered with flexible vehicle types, including accessibility options. Our standard yellow school buses can accommodate up to approximately 48 adults per bus. Bus sizes vary by location.
2,500
events per year
Providing bus rentals for corporate events is one of our specialties. On average, we provide transportation to more than 2,500 corporate events per year, safely shuttling your event attendees between multiple venues or across multi-day events.
$10MM
Per-Trip Insurance
We go above and beyond industry standards with $10 million USD/CAD in liability coverage for every trip – double the minimum required by the USDOT ($5M USD) and more than triple Transport Canada’s standard ($3M CAD). Most companies only meet the minimum – we exceed it.
Our network
First Student is North America’s largest and most reliable yellow school bus company, completing 5.5 million student journeys each day. With a fleet of over 45,000 buses, our charter services are offered in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian Provinces.
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FAQs
Who will be the bus driver(s) for my corporate event?
The safety of your guests is our foremost priority. All First Charter drivers undergo thorough pre-employment screening. In the U.S., this includes a motor vehicle background check and DOT drug testing. In Canada, drivers complete a criminal and vulnerable sector check. Once hired, U.S. drivers receive annual random DOT drug tests, and Canadian drivers undergo regular vulnerable sector screenings. All drivers complete up to 47 hours of safety training, including the Smith System of Advanced Driving Techniques.
What if something happens the day of my event?
We want the transportation of your corporate event to be seamless. Leading up to the event day, we provide you with detailed arrival and departure timelines. If something unexpected happens the day of your event, we provide all customers with a point of contact number that is available to support you.
Does First Student Charter offer trip insurance?
We go above and beyond industry standards with $10 million USD/CAD in liability coverage for every trip – double the minimum required by the USDOT ($5M USD) and more than triple Transport Canada’s standard ($3M CAD). Most companies only meet the minimum – we exceed it.
Can you accommodate all event sizes?
Yes! Is your corporate event a multi-day event? Or, maybe employees are gathering at your headquarters for a corporate retreat or conference? Regardless of your event size, First Charter is here to help you with your event transportation needs. With a fleet of over 45,000 buses, First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted yellow school bus company, completing more than 5.5 million student journeys each day.
How do I reserve a school bus for my corporate event?
Booking your event transportation is quick and simple at First Charter. Get started today by submitting a free, no-obligation quote and our support team will immediately get to work to help finalize all the details. There is no deposit required, final payment in full is due 5 days prior to your event. Once you’re booked with us, enjoy a stress-free and memorable event!
Wrap a school bus with your event brand
When you’re looking to make a big splash a bus wrap can be a great visual statement that is highly visible and integrated into your overall marketing plan.
Wraps range in coverage from full vehicle, to partial vehicle, to decals. Our price includes printing, installation and removal.
