For competitive sports teams that regularly participate in out-of-state tournaments, traveling by charter bus is one of the most efficient ways to go to and from events. If you coach a sports team that needs regular long-distance transportation, here are five questions that will help you find the best charter bus service for your team to use.
Are There Televisions?
A charter bus that's equipped with televisions not only will help your team pass the time by watching movies, but televisions also give you an opportunity to capitalize on the ride time by watching film. If you have video of a past game or the opponent, the team can analyze the tape together. Because there's nowhere else to go, the process won't be hurried.
In order to ensure that watching tape is beneficial to everyone, a bus should be equipped with enough televisions to give everyone on board a good view. If player's views are obstructed or the players are too far from a television, your comments on the tape won't be beneficial.
Can You Book Hotel Accommodations?
A charter bus service that is willing to help find hotel accommodations will simplify the administrative tasks associated with going to tournaments. While this perk isn't essential, it makes a coach or team manager's job much easier, especially if plans fall through at the last minute when there are other items to attend to. A bus charter service can take care of any issues that come up while coaches and managers focus on getting the team ready for upcoming games.
A service that will take care of hotel accommodations also streamlines the financial aspect of running a team. Rather than paying separate bills for a charter bus and hotel reservations, teams can make a single payment to the bus service. The bus service then can then use the appropriate funds to reserve a hotel.
Do You Offer Discounts for Multiple Bookings?
If your team is going to tournaments regularly, it makes sense to ask if a charter bus service will extend any discount for making multiple bookings with them. Not all services offer discounts, but some may be willing to quote your team a lower rate because the team will provide repeat business. Any discount you're able to obtain is helpful. Large discounts can greatly reduce how much players pay to participate in events, and small discounts can be used to fund special team outings or celebrations.
Can Customers Request a Specific Driver?
No charter bus service can guarantee that your team will have the same driver for every tournament because there are events that are outside of companies' and drivers' control. A bus service can, however, let your team request a particular driver.
The option to request a driver will let your team build a rapport with a driver.
The option to request a driver will let your team build a rapport with a driver.
As your team goes to more tournaments, the driver will know what you and the team prefer. The driver will then be better able to serve the team, and may even become a fan.
If your team needs a charter bus service
, contact us at Jean's Bus Service, Inc.
