How Does a Party Bus Differ from Other Buses?

You may have heard about a party bus and you may be wondering how it differs from other buses that are available for hire. This article discusses the differences between those two transportation modes. Use this information to help you make the right decision when you are searching for the best bus hire company in your area.

Sitting Capacity

Party buses have a limited sitting capacity. This is because space must be created for the many additional amenities (such as a dance floor) that party buses offer. That is why the party bus will carry fewer passengers than another bus that isn't a party bus. Ask the rental company you are considering to use to give you estimates of how many people the different buses can carry.

Music System

Party buses are designed to create a party atmosphere for their passengers so they are usually fitted with advanced music systems. Such systems can play music in a way that makes the passengers feel like they are in a nightclub. The music systems in party buses also have facilities for passengers to use their smart phones or iPods to play music as they travel. A karaoke machine may also be provided for the use of the party bus passengers as they travel. Other buses may not have such music systems since their main purpose is to provide transportation rather than entertainment.

On-Board Drinks

Party buses usually offer passengers complimentary drinks such as a glass of champagne as they travel. Such drinks are available in the complimentary bar that is in the party bus. Other buses available for hire may not offer such luxurious complimentary drinks. Passengers may have to provide their own drinks or refreshments during the trip, unless the bus is an executive bus that is equipped with a bar for the passengers.

Rental Cost

Party buses may generally be more expensive to hire when compared to buses that are not categorised as party buses. This is because the party buses have so many extra features (such as the state-of-the-art music systems) that are at the disposal of the passengers. However, you need to base your comparison on actual costs by dividing the rental cost of each option by the number of passengers so that you get the cost of transporting each person using the two options (party bus and non-party bus).

Use the information above to discuss the different transportation options with your colleagues as you plan that corporate event. Make a decision based on your needs and on how the bus hire company advises you to handle your transportation needs.