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

By Andrew Winfrey


Party buses were started in Europe as a safe way to travel from pub to pub and has just recently hit the United States. A party bus is basically a party on wheels that allows for safe transportation for the entire group. Party buses have recently become a very popular and economical way to have a fun time with a large amount of people while many times keeping costs cheaper than having everyone meet at a certain location to party. You will find party buses in every US city, from coast to coast...you will 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 taligating 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 many times is a customized school bus or tour bus, but can take many shape or 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.

You and your party attendees do not have to worry about getting an embarrassing DUI citation, parking tickets or be concerned about getting cars towed away. Also, the best party bus companies usually have relationships with local nightclubs and bars for free entry or other types of club specials. Riding on a Party Bus with a group can actually be cheaper when factoring fuel and parking charges. People considering a party bus rental service should generally book about 2 to 3 weeks before their party. Hourly rates in recent years have averaged from $100 to $200 an hour with a four hour minimum depending on what the day and time of year. Party bus drivers should have a Class B license and with a Passenger endorsement. In high demand seasons such as highschool prom and homecoming should be planned and booked even more in advance. Legal age drinking on party buses bus is the common, although alcohol is not usually provided by the party bus rental company. Guests can bring their own beverages on the party buses since most all buese are equipped with bars or coolers.

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.

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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