(989) 882-1150Social Outings and Party Bus Rental
Affordable party bus for your group event or social outing
When planning your next social outing event, turn to First Charter to take the stress out of transporting your group. A First Charter school bus rental is an affordable, safe and fun way to transport your friends and family to your next winery or brewery tour, birthday party or concert.
Benefits and Features of Renting a School Bus
50%
cheaper
Because of First Student’s size and resources, we make renting a school bus affordable for your next social outing. The average school bus rental is up to 50% cheaper than renting a coach bus.
400+
Locations
Chances are First Charter is already part of your community! We have over 400 locations in 41 states and 8 Canadian provinces.
100%
CUSTOMIZABLE
Our charter bus transportation services will align with your group event or social outing. We’ll create a custom, flexible solution that is convenient, affordable, and beneficial to you and your group.
10-48
GUESTS PER BUS
We’ve got you covered with flexible vehicle types, including accessibility options. Our standard yellow school buses can accommodate up to 48 adults per bus.
2,500+
trips per year
Transporting your friends and family to and from an event or social outing is our specialty. We provide transportation to more than 2,500 social outings each year, safely and affordably shuttling you and your guests so you don’t have to worry about driving.
45,000
buses
Our well-maintained fleet of over 45,000 buses have the latest technology, undergo regular maintenance checks and pre- and post-trip, ensuring that each bus is safely ready for your event.
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FAQs
Who will be the bus driver(s) for my event?
The safety of transporting your religious community is our foremost priority. First Charter 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 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.
Can my group bring food & beverages on the bus?
Yes, in most cases. Talk with our charter customer support team about this in advance to ensure that we allow food and beverages on your bus while we’re transporting your group.
Can you accommodate all event sizes?
Yes! 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 Charter 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 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 7 days prior to your event. Once you’re booked with us, enjoy a safe, stress-free event!