Vehicle Uses: Group Events

Minibus Transportation

Have you had an occasion when you needed to transport a group of people, but a minivan was too small and a bus was too big? The minibus may be the solution. Most minibuses seat between 20 and 30 people and are ideal for shorter-distance trips. Metropolitan Shuttle can provide a minibus rental in any major metropolitan area in North America.

Your minibus charter comes with a professional driver, who will take your group to your destination in a safe manner.

Minibus charter prices

	Region	5 HR Min	Additional Hour
Region I	New England & Upstate NY	$700-$1,100	$125-$150
Region II	New York City metro area	$650-$1,000	$125-$150
Region III	NJ, DE, PA, MD & DC	$650-$1,000	$125-$150
Region IV	WV, OH & MI	$700-$1,100	$125-$150
Region V	VA, NC, TN & KY	$650-$1,100	$125-$150
Region VI	AL, GA & FL	$650-$1,000	$125-$150
Region VII	WI, IL & IN	$800-$1,200	$125-$150
Region VIII	MN, IA, MO, AR, OK & KS	$650-$1,000	$125-$150
Region IX	MS, LA & TX	$700-$1,200	$125-$150
Region X	MT, WY, ND, SD, NE, CO, NM, UT, NV & AZ	$700-$1,100	$125-$150
Region XI	Southern CA & HI	$800-$1,200	$125-$150
Region XII	Northern CA, OR, WA & ID	$750-$1,100	$125-$150

Please note: These prices are to be referenced as examples of our typical prices and may vary due to seasonality and high demand dates and events. The actual price for your trip is subject to availability and local sourcing in major metropolitan areas for metro area travel. In the event that a vehicle cannot be locally sourced, “garage time” to the desired pick-up location and return back will be charged. For prices specific to your trip, please request a quote from Metropolitan Shuttle.

Minibus Quick Facts:

• Not usually designed for long trips; they’re for short trips within a specific metropolitan area
• Some minibuses have a separate luggage compartment in the rear. If your group needs luggage space, please mention it to your account representative.
• Most minibuses have a 2+2 seating arrangement with a center aisle for comfortable and convenient boarding
• Many mini bus have TV monitors for DVD

Cheap Minibus Hires:

• Ideal for small group outings corporate meetings or events
• For transporting groups or employees between hotels, airports, worksites and to conventions
• On-time door-to-door transportation for your group
• Perfect solution for short trips (fewer than 100 miles)

The Metropolitan Shuttle minibus charter is the ideal vehicle based on cost, function and convenience comparisons. It fits the niche “in between” a charter bus and a shuttle van and may be a perfect solution.

To understand how Metropolitan Shuttle minibuses can be used to accomplish any of your medium-sized group transportation needs, please read about all of our offered services or contact us for a quote today!

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School Bus Rental

Whether you’re chartering a bus for fun or for work, a school bus is the most cost-effective way to go. We’re here to help you plan and coordinate the entire process so that your event is a success – even if you’ve never chartered a bus before.

School buses are ideal for school field trips and transportation for extracurricular events. They’re also perfect for parties and trips for social groups.

School buses aren’t just for school.

They’re also a cost-effective way and ideal way to transport employees to construction or other work sites or to meetings. Rather than have your employees drive in separate cars, you’re instead enhancing reliability while doing something good for the planet. Using school buses for corporate parties can also be a fun way to travel – not to mention that it’ll save the company money.

	Region	5 HR Min	Additional Hour
Region I	New England & Upstate NY	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region II	New York City metro area	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region III	NJ, DE, PA, MD & DC	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region IV	WV, OH & MI	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region V	VA, NC, TN & KY	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region VI	AL, GA & FL	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region VII	WI, IL & IN	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region VIII	MN, IA, MO, AR, OK & KS	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region IX	MS, LA & TX	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region X	MT, WY, ND, SD, NE, CO, NM, UT, NV & AZ	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region XI	Southern CA & HI	$550-$950	$95-$125
Region XII	Northern CA, OR, WA & ID	$550-$950	$95-$125

Please note: These prices are to be referenced as examples of our typical prices and may vary due to seasonality and high demand dates and events. The actual price for your trip is subject to availability and local sourcing in major metropolitan areas for metro area travel. In the event that a vehicle cannot be locally sourced, “garage time” to the desired pick-up location and return back will be charged. For prices specific to your trip, please request a quote from Metropolitan Shuttle.

Why Rent A School Bus?

• Perfect for daily shuttle services to a work site or construction project
• Safe and reliable transportation for school field trips, sports, or other extracurricular events.
• Ideal for any short-distance travel
• A safe and reliable way to travel and a cost-effective alternative to charter buses
• You can book either a one-time event or multiple trips
• Our centralized billing streamlines the process so that any questions you may have are answered within one call.

Whether for event transportation or other activities, Metropolitan Shuttle can provide reliable school bus rentals for all of your needs. Contact us for more information or request a quote today!

Using a Party Bus for Group Travel

Corporate party events are the perfect way to reward your employees or promote a teamwork environment. While many companies prefer to have their employees drive themselves to corporate sponsored events, using a party bus for group travel has its advantages over renting cars or using personal transportation.

Party Bus Rental Prices

	Region	5 HR Min	Additional Hour
Region I	New England & Upstate NY	$900-$1,500	$190-$303
Region II	New York City metro area	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region III	NJ, DE, PA, MD & DC	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region IV	WV, OH & MI	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region V	VA, NC, TN & KY	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region VI	AL, GA & FL	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region VII	WI, IL & IN	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region VIII	MN, IA, MO, AR, OK & KS	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region IX	MS, LA & TX	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region X	MT, WY, ND, SD, NE, CO, NM, UT, NV & AZ	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region XI	Southern CA & HI	$900-$1,500	$190-$300
Region XII	Northern CA, OR, WA & ID	$900-$1,500	$190-$300

Please note: These prices are to be referenced as examples of our typical prices and may vary due to seasonality and high demand dates and events. The actual price for your trip is subject to availability and local sourcing in major metropolitan areas for metro area travel. In the event that a vehicle cannot be locally sourced, “garage time” to the desired pick-up location and return back will be charged. For prices specific to your trip, please request a quote from Metropolitan Shuttle.

The Benefits of Using a Party Bus for Group Travel

Safety should be a top concern for organizations who plan on holding events for their employees, and statistics show that over 1 million drunk driving arrests occurred last year. Corporations can avoid these types of safety issues by hiring a party bus to transport their employees to and from the event.

Cost of travel should also be another concern for employers. The average car rental exceeded $35 per day last year, and employees who don’t have their own cars might think twice before attending a corporate sponsored outing. A party bus is the perfect solution to this problem because employees won’t have to worry about spending in excess of $50 on a rental and gas, and instead can sit back and enjoy the luxuries of a well-equipped party bus.

Other benefits of using a party bus rental for group travel include:

• Logistics Coordination – When hiring a party bus, you won’t have to worry about handling the logistics of ensuring that everyone arrives safely and on time.
• Cost Effectiveness – A party bus alleviates the need to reimburse employees for any travel related expenses that may be incurred during the trip.
• Improved Travel Experience – Whether you plan on taking your employees to a baseball game or to a convention, the luxuries included with every party bus rental means that your team will be able to relax and enjoy the entire trip.

Different Types of Party Buses

There are a variety of party buses available that cater to different needs:

The 20 Passenger Bus- This bus is perfect for teams of 20 people or smaller. This smaller bus has all the features of the larger party buses but at a more affordable price.

The Luxury Passenger Mini Bus- This bus is perfect for group outings that require overnight travel to far destinations. While they don’t come with some of the “party” features that the other buses do, your employees can still sit back, relax, watch a movie or listen to the radio.

The 40 Passenger Limo Bus- This top of the line bus has all the features your employees could ever ask for. From unique couch-like seating to fiber optic lights, television screens and more, this bus is perfect for rewarding employees with a well-deserved night on the town.