Friday, June 15, 2012

Travel & Lifestyle Trends: How Party Buses Are Making Bars, Pubs, Concerts, Homecomings & Proms Fun and Safe.

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.

Many party buses are used for events like high school proms & homecomings, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette parties, night out on the town to various bars and night clubs. Sometimes people use party buses for weekend trips, holiday tours or events. Party buses enable all members of the party to ride together comfortably, as opposed to limos, taxis or other types of transportation rental vehicles.

Drinking on party buses bus is the norm, although alcohol is not usually provided by the party bus company the guests can bring their drinks on the bus. Riding on a Party Bus with a group can actually be more economical when considering gas and parking fees. Event attendees do not have to worry about getting a costly DUI citation, parking tickets or being towed. Many times the party bus companies have relationships with local nightclubs and bars for free entry. Drivers on party buses should have a Class B and Passenger endorsement. 2012 Rates generally run anywhere from $125 to $175 an hour with a four hour minimum depending on what the day and time of year. People looking to book a party bus should generally book about two to three weeks out before their event. For busy seasons such as high-school prom and homecoming should be planned and booked even further out.

Be sure to do your homework when researching a party bus company in your metro area. For example, if you are planning a party or event in Kansas City, try doing a Google search for "Kansas City party bus" and look on the first page for the best party bus companies. Generally speaking the quality and style of the website will reflect the quality and cleanliness of the party buses.

The party decides where the bus travels to for the set amount of hours, being able to make as many or few stops as they choose to which is told to the driver when the guests arrive on the bus. Some hidden costs that guests should ask is there an additional gratuity charge, excess fuel, clean up, along with who pays for parking and / or tolls. Guests should also ask about the deposit as generally 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.

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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