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If you want to promote teamwork in the workplace, why not plan a bus trip?

When is it practical to choose a bus charter service over car travel?

Ask anyone what matters most when choosing a charter bus company for group transportation and—hands down—they will tell you “bus safety.”  But how can a travel planner know for sure that passengers will be safe?

Every day, we routinely use technology that a few short years ago was the stuff of science fiction … and in many ways, charter bus companies are at the forefront of the technological revolution. 

So, you’ve agreed to plan a bus group with teens. Or maybe you’ve volunteered to be a chaperone. Besides setting you on the track to sainthood, being a chaperone means keeping tabs on kids, monitoring behavior, and making sure everyone on the bus stays safe.  You may also have to be a surrogate parent, mediator of disputes, and—should the need arise—a disciplinarian.

There comes a moment during every long bus charter — sometime after you board your motorcoach, fresh and full of energy, and before you actually pull into your destination hours later — when it hits you like a ton of bricks: You’re hungry. Or, you’re tired. Or, you need desperately to use the facilities. Or, you’re bored. You get the idea. You’re only human, after all, and we humans need to eat, sleep and “freshen up” regularly. And while boredom probably never killed anyone, who among us doesn’t like to be entertained?

If you’re shopping for a charter bus company in Michigan, you have a lot of good choices – so many, in fact, that you can afford to be picky. To help you narrow down your search, we’ve listed nine of the state’s top charter bus companies, using the following criteria to narrow down our search: 

If you’re shopping for a charter bus company in eastern Michigan, you have a lot of good choices – Blue Lakes, Bianco, Trinity, and Indian Trails, to name a few. You can afford to be picky. When selecting a carrier, considerations such as price, convenience, and amenities will influence your decision, of course. But before comparing the “nice-to-have” features, be sure that any bus company you consider possesses these “must haves”:

If you’re shopping for a charter bus company in west Michigan, you’re in luck. With companies like B&W Charters, Cardinal Buses, Compass Coach, Holiday Coach, and Indian Trails headquartered there, west Michigan is a veritable hub of charter bus travel.