Rent a School Bus for Your Corporate Event
Affordable, reliable transportation for your next corporate event
Whether it's a regional meeting, off-site sales kickoff, team building event or a holiday party, First Student Charter is your team's custom transportation solution. We'll safely shuttle your employees between locations, keeping your event on schedule and cost-effective.
Features & benefits of renting a school bus
$85-$125
AVERAGE HOURLY RATE
Because of First Student’s size and resources, we make renting a school bus affordable for your event. The average school bus rental is up to 50% cheaper than renting a coach bus.
45,000
SCHOOL BUSES
First Student Charter has 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.
2,500
events per year
Providing transportation 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.
400+
locations
Our support team is here to make the transportation coordination of your corporate event smooth and efficient. Our support team will answer any questions and assist you with planning your event schedules.
Our network
First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted yellow school bus company, completing 5.5 million student journeys each day. With a fleet of over 45,000 buses, we’ll provide you with a dedicated team while getting you safely from point A to point B and all the stops between.
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FAQs
Who will be the bus driver(s) for my corporate event?
The safety of your team is our foremost priority. First Student bus drivers must pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening and motor vehicle background check, including DOT drug testing, ensuring that they are compliant with federal, state and local laws. Once the drivers join our team, they receive continued DOT random drug testing and, and undergo up to 47 hours of training on safe driving habits and behavior, such as 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?
Yes! We take pride in offering the highest per-trip insurance coverage in the industry. First Student maintains at least $10,000,000 for all services, which is double the required minimum by the USDOT of $5,000,000 that most companies offer.
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 Student 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 Student 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 7 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.
