Monday 2 July 2012

Lifestyle & Traveling: How Party Buses Are Making Bars, Pubs, Concerts and Sporting Events Safer

By Andrew Winfrey


Party buses have recently become a very popular and economical way to have a fun time with a large amount of people. Many times the travel method keeps costs cheaper than having everyone meet at a certain location to party. Party buses were started in Europe as a safe way to travel from pub to pub and has just recently become popular in the United States. A party bus is basically a "party on wheels" that provides safe transportation for all your friends and guests. You will find party buses in every US city, from new York to LA, and you can even find party buses in Kansas City.

Usually a party bus will have features that include stripper poles, limo seating, laser lights, iPhone and iPod hookups, DVD Players and radio with a powerful amplifier that creates monster bass. Party buses provide a comfortable and safe ride in a bar or nightclub-like atmosphere. Party buses typically hold 30 to 60 quests. Party buses will pick up you and your guests at designated locations and will drive all of you to your event or party. Quite of party buses have fun colors such as red, blue, green, orange, or even graffiti art. When an event organizer is looking to go party with a lot of friends, such as tail gating for a sporting event, birthday, proms, graduation parties, corporate event, bachelorette or bachelor parties or any sort of sporting event or celebration, a Party Bus is a smart, budget friendly choice. This trend is spreading rapidly across the country . A party bus is usually made out of a school bus or tour bus, but they can have many shapes and forms.

People use party buses for many types of occasions, from weekend trips and holiday tours tour to sporting and concert events. Party buses enable all member of the party to relax in a large space, much larger than limos, taxis or other types of rental transportation services. Party buses are also used for events like weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and quite often just for a night out on the town to various bars and night clubs with friends or co-workers.

People looking to book a party bus should generally book about two to three weeks out before their event, busier seasons such as prom and homecoming they should book further out. Rates generally run anywhere from $125 to $175 an hour with a four hour minimum depending on what day the guest and time of year the party is. Drinking on the bus is many times acceptable, although alcohol is not provided by the Party bus company the guests can bring their drinks on the bus. Taking a Party Bus with a group can actually be cheaper when considering gas, parking, guests don't have to worry about getting a costly DUI, parking tickets, being towed and many times the party bus companies have connections with local bars for free entry. Drivers on these buses should have a Class B and Passenger endorsement.

Do your homework when researching a party bus company in your city. For example, if you are in Kansas City, try doing a Google search for "Kansas City party bus" and look on the first page for good companies. Generally speaking the style of the site will reflect the quality and cleanliness of the buses.

Guests should also ask about deposit requirements as typically a 30% to 50% deposit is paid when someone books, guests should ask if any of this is refundable if you decide to cancel or reschedule. Some hidden costs that should be considered are additional gratuity charges, extra fuel, clean up fees, as well as clarification for who pays parking and toll fees. The type of event or party decides where the bus travels to for the set amount of hours.

Remember, you do not need to worry about drinking and driving. With party buses, you are letting the party bus company do all the driving for you. You can get your entire party home safely without any worries. A party bus has nightclub atmosphere on wheels. You can use party bus rental services for any events that you may have coming up. When considering party bus rental, be sure to ask the party bus rental company about discounts.




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