Wondering who will be driving your New York City charter bus rental? We’ve got all the answers right here!

The charter bus drivers in our network are highly trained and vetted professionals who are familiar with the roads of New York City. You can count on them for safe, professional, and reliable service, whether you need a charter bus rental to Coney Island for a day of merriment or a school trip charter bus rental to one of New York City’s many museums. Keep reading to learn more about the New York City charter bus drivers in our network, including their qualifications and answers to common questions about what to expect.

NYC Charter Bus Driver Qualifications 

Your safety is at the heart of everything we do at New York City Charter Bus Company. We only partner with providers that share our commitment to safe and inclusive charter bus transportation in New York City.

Each New York City charter bus driver in our network has earned their Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement. In order to achieve this, they have passed several tests with flying colors, including:

  • A background check
  • A driving performance exam
  • Random drug and alcohol screenings
  • A routine physical exam to ensure fitness to drive
  • A vision and hearing test

If you are looking for a specific type of charter bus in New York City, we can work our magic to connect you to the right driver. For example, we can find charter bus drivers with the right security clearance if you are renting a corporate charter bus rental in New York City for government and military groups. Or if you are heading out of town and need a charter bus rental in Queens or even a charter bus in White Plains, we can find you a charter bus driver with experience driving in that part of town.

What You Can Expect from Your NYC Bus Driver

Your charter bus driver can take you anywhere in New York.

When you rent a private charter bus rental in New York City through us, you can count on your driver to handle all the logistics for you no matter where you go. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy onboard amenities in your New York City charter bus like WiFi, TVs, cushioned seats, and AM/FM radio while your charter bus driver handles all the traffic and parking. Each driver in our network aims to arrive at least 15 minutes early to each stop on your itinerary, so you can count on them to get your group where you need to be.

On top of that, our extensive network allows us to connect you with the right charter bus in New York, no matter where you need to go. Your bus driver can drive a charter bus to Barclays Center for a Nets game if that’s your speed, or drive a charter bus to the Adirondacks to escape the hustle and bustle of New York City. Just let our team know when you call us at 917-388-9602 what your itinerary is, and we can match you with the right bus driver anywhere in New York.

Your charter bus driver will need breaks.

Charter bus drivers can only legally remain on duty for 15 hours or drive for 10 hours straight without an eight-hour break. This is to ensure their health and your safety, as you want your charter bus driver to be well-rested during their time with you. If you are just renting a bus for five hours or so, like if you rent a wedding charter bus rental in New York City for a bachelorette party, your charter bus driver can provide their own meals and take their own breaks as your schedule allows.

You will need to provide lodging for overnight trips.

Depending on your group’s itinerary, you may need to provide lodging for your charter bus driver. This is usually only the case if you are taking a multi-night trip, such as a charter bus rental to the Hudson Valley for a weekend retreat, or if you are on the road for more than 10 hours straight driving. Your charter bus driver will need their own room, and some hotels are willing to work with you to give a discounted rate if you ask.

It’s customary to tip your charter bus driver. 

While it’s not required, it’s customary and appreciated to tip your charter bus driver for a job well done. A cash tip equal to 5% to 10% of the cost of your New York City charter bus rental is the standard.

Have Any Questions about New York Charter Bus Drivers?

Have any further questions about renting a charter bus in New York City, or the charter bus drivers in our network? We are happy to answer any of your questions when you give our team a call at 917-388-9602. We are available 24/7 and look forward to helping you book your New York City bus rental!