What exactly is Party Bus Charter Dispatch?

Party Bus Charter Dispatch is a website within the Charter Dispatch International Network (CDIN). At Party Bus Charter Dispatch our function is to network you with party bus companies, party bus rentals, luxury and deluxe party bus carriers, mini party bus companies, executive coach and bus companies, entertainer bus and motorcoach companies, sleeper (band bus) operators, bus wrap companies for corporate and commercial usage, limousine and limo party bus companies, party van, party bus and limousine rental services and virtually any luxury or deluxe seated bus transportation company throughout the world. Some of the above transportation company types are best represented on our other Charter Dispatch websites such as limocharterdispatch.com, buscharterdispatch.com and tourcharterdispatch.com. Please refer to each for your specific transportation needs.

Who do you network your Party Bus Charter Dispatch service too?

Party Bus Charter Dispatch is a free networking service to the party bus users of the world. It is intended for anyone wanting to rent a bus, hire a bus or find a party bus company that can be checked for safety, is competitively priced and monitored by the customer using the service.

Does Party Bus Charter Dispatch operate party buses or broker them?

We are not a broker of party bus services or companies, and we do not rent or hire buses out. We do not receive any money from the customer using our service [or bus companies] when you use a party bus company through our service. We do not knowingly allow our party bus members to falsely promote themselves, inaccurately advertise or operate without the proper authorities required by Federal, Provincial or State regulations. We do not allow members to remain as a member if their ratings fall below set standards for safety, service and reputability.

Why would I want to use Party Bus Charter Dispatch?

Assuming you are looking for a party bus, party bus rental, party limousine, party mini bus carrier, luxury entertainer or executive motorcoach, sleeper bus or band bus, party van, limo bus, or other type of luxury or deluxe ground transportation company, you're benefit is simple. We work on your behalf to network our membership of party bus rental companies who can provide you with safe cost efficient services. When using PBCD you will be in complete control of all communications, payments and verification processes of the party bus company you select as your carrier.

Are there any costs to use Party Bus Charter Dispatch?

We never charge the customer to network a PBCD member. We supply you with the tools to make an educated decision regarding safe and cost efficient party bus rental service. Once again, we never charge the customer (that's you) for our party bus company services either directly or indirectly. That is a guarantee and a pledge to all of our party bus customers.

What kind of Party Bus Company should I expect to deal with?

We are geared to promote an atmosphere of competitive pricing and service. Our party bus companies may be scrutinized for their safety and evaluated for their comfort and customer service by all who use their service. Party Bus Charter Dispatch does not look for companies that bait and switch, low-ball or don't operate with full Federal, Provincial and State authorities. Party Bus Charter Dispatch only seeks out the best in party bus operators and will not knowingly allow a sub-par party bus company as member.

How does [Party Bus] Charter Dispatch deal with Bus Brokers?

Party Bus Charter Dispatch is open to any company that has a legitimate purpose or benefit within the party bus industry. In some instances party bus brokers do have legitimacy within the industry. Bus brokers must register as a broker and clearly state they are brokering your service when dealing with PBCD customers and members. A broker must also clearly display on their own website and documentation that they are a brokering service.

This sounds too good to be true, what's the catch?

CDIN, hence Party Bus Charter Dispatch was established with two primary and deep-seated premises. One, supply the traveling public with the ability to secure the safest, most cost efficient party bus charter service through easy to use tools. Second, to protect membership and consumers from unscrupulous bus companies that cut safety and service for the absolute benefit of profiting at the expense of all else.

The Charter Dispatch International Network (CDIN) policy is therefore very simple. Keep the membership cost low and the benefits high and CDIN, as well as its membership and its customer base will jointly benefit from low cost and high volume. Simply put, we never charge the customer and membership fees to our party bus companies are less than a 12-volt car battery for a private automobile.

Aren't you [PBCD] really brokering the deals?

Party Bus Charter Dispatch categorically does not broker any business. All CDIN websites are generated to operate with virtually no interaction between customer and CD staff whatsoever. Customers can only request services through our membership as PBCD does not operate or hire out any buses whatsoever. The only time a Party Bus Charter Dispatch staffer will ever be involved is when a dispute arises between member and customer that cannot be resolved through normal means.

How do you [PBCD] resolve or avoid disputes?

Charter Dispatch believes that the customer is always right and we try to impart this type of attitude throughout our worldwide network of members. Nonetheless, there are a few occasions when a dispute may be unavoidable. As those situations arise we will intercede as an impartial mediator. However, we deal with minor day-to-day disputes in a very simple manor, through ratings. The Party Bus Charter Dispatch members almost never want to cause their ratings to drop as their rating helps to generate more and more business for company. We have found this to be a remarkable and beneficial influence on the service our party bus customers will receive through our party bus operators and other transportation type companies.

Isn't Party Bus Charter Dispatch a simple Bus Rates database?

All Charter Dispatch sites are extremely sophisticated and complicated inter-active databases. In addition to our proprietary search and find capability for customers needing immediate party bus rentals, our database also allows party bus rental members to show their buses and facilities, as well as a real time connection to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) so customers can quickly find out Federal, Provincial and State information about any party bus company, inclusive of insurance, carrier type, accidents, out of service citations, driver citations and much more. Customers may check the rating system on each party bus carrier, verify State or Provincial operating (automation coming soon) authorities and review company referrals. Our database is all inclusive of members whether party bus, charter bus, rental bus, tour bus, mini party bus, mini bus, limo bus, entertainer coach, sleeper bus or band bus, transit bus operator, bus line carrier, motorcoach, limousine, bus rental, van, ground transportation, stretch limo service, airport service, harbor service and more.

How does Party Bus Charter Dispatch work?

When you as the customer upload your quote request it goes into a huge database much like the one seen below (Example Ref. A. Search Listings). Your general information (never personal identification) is viewed by our party bus rental members and may also be sent out via email to party bus companies in your location (under certain circumstances).

 Example Ref. A (Search Listings)

Current Charter Dispatch Listings: (4046)

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Depart From	Destination	Depart Time	Arrival Time	Pax	Price	Vehicle Type	Company	Details
New York NY map	New York MD map	May 22, 2009 7:00 PM	May 24, 2009 2:00 AM	27	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Party Bus 24-32 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Houston TX map	Houston LA map	Jun 23, 2009 8:00 PM	Jun 24, 2009 3:00 AM	23	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Limo Party Bus 24-32 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
San Francisco CA map	New York NY map	Jun 25, 2009 830 AM	Jul 26, 2009 6:00 PM	10	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Sleeper Band Bus 12-16 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Wahsington DC map	Baltimore NY map	Jun 29, 2009 5:30pM	June 30, 2009 1:30 AM	16	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Mini Party Bus 18-24 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Los Angeles CA map	San Diego CA map	Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM	Jul 2, 2009 3:00 AM	36	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Party Bus 32-40 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Los Angeles CA map	Los Angeles CA map	Jul 4, 2009 7:00 PM	Jul 5, 2009 3:00 AM	24	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Executive Party Bus 18-32 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Phoenix AX map	Phoenix AX map	Jul 4, 2009 8:00 PM	Jul 5, 2009 4:00 AM	20	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Entertainer Bus 18-28 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Chicago IL map	Chicago MI map	Jul 4, 2009 6:00 PM	Jul 5, 2009 1:30 AM	34	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Party Bus 20-40 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
Miami FL map	Ft Lauderdale FL map	Jul 4, 2009 7:00 PM	Jul 5, 2009 4:00 AM	30	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Party Bus 20-40 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)
San Jose CA map	San Francisco CA map	July 4, 2009 6:00 PM	July 5, 2009 3:00 AM	22	Day: $0 Ttl: $0 Neg:	Midsize Party Bus 16-24 Seats	PRIVATE PARTY Rating: (n/a)

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Our membership sees your very general information about your trip and decides whether to offer a quote via the method you selected at login time. Additionally, Party Bus Charter Dispatch members understand they are in a competitive atmosphere, which in turn benefits the customer insofar as lower pricing.

How many Companies end up with my name and number (Confidentiality)?

As seen in Example Ref. A. above your email address and trip details are not available for viewing. Telephone and facsimile numbers are optional, so you never have to worry about constant sales calls from PBCD members. The only time anyone will ever know details about you is when you decide on the party bus carrier and communicate directly too them.

How do I decide on what Party Bus Charter Dispatch Company to use?

As shown below (Example Ref. B. Bus Company Listings), you can easily decide by entering our database and searching for a particular carrier (if one has already quoted you). If you are in a hurry to obtain a party bus company, just login and search city or zip code for the nearest PBCD member. Once selected you can view website, see pictures of buses, email them anonymously through our site or call them direct. While reviewing your party bus company don't forget to check Federal, Provincial and State authorities, ratings as well as any references.

Please note, that unless you are in an extreme hurry to find a party bus carrier we recommend the uploading of your requested service. In this manner you will receive the best possible pricing through our competitive bid process. You can always check the specifics of a party bus rental company once their bid has been received.

How do I pay for Party Bus Charter Dispatch service?

Party Bus Charter Dispatch never receives any payments to rent or hire a party bus. All payments are issued directly to your party bus company of choice. In most cases PBCD carriers accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. Some will accept PayPal and other online methods. Most bus companies do not allow cash payments upon boarding. It is a good idea to find out from your party bus company what methods of payment they accept and what deposits may be required. It is also a good idea to get their cancellation restrictions in writing.

Do Party Bus Charter Dispatch Companies post their prices?

Some do and some don't. Unlike another bus rates site that formats for pricing and vehicle fleet size (that may or may not be accurate), we strongly discourage the posting of structured bus rates for the following reasons. No two trips, party bus companies, customers and for that matter party buses are ever alike. Factors such as time, distance, age of bus, size and cost of the bus, amenities, fluctuating fuel costs, maintenance, insurance, driver pay, all vary not only from country to country, state to state, city to city, but also from carrier to carrier based on all the above criteria. We want you (the customer) to make a decision based on oranges and oranges, not apples and oranges. If you want lower pricing ask for an older party bus. If money is no object, then request the new $1,200,000.00 10-seat top of the line motorcoach. It's up to you, your tastes and requirements. From the Party Bus Charter Dispatch website you may also link directly to any of our carrier members who sometimes do post their prices for the general public to see.

We highly recommend our party bus companies establish an "average" 4-5 hour and 10-12 hour rate with set mileage clearly documented. Based on your particular needs you can reasonably and fairly come to an agreement with full knowledge of all above factors, especially the age of bus, amenities within the bus, total time and distance you will be traveling.

Who pays for driver accommodations when traveling over-the-road?

The customer always pays for driver accommodations regardless of what party bus carriers say. It is best to discuss this point and others before you depart on your party bus trip. Decide whether you want these ancillary costs added into your invoice or you wish to tip the driver and pay for their room separately. Don't leave costly details to chance; always clear them with your party bus company before your trip approaches.

What should I expect to tip a party bus driver?

Many customers take for granted the technical and critical job of a party bus driver. In addition to driving a vehicle up to 45 feet in length and weighing up to 50,000 plus pounds fully laden, your party bus driver is also a highly trained personal attendant that knows when and what to say to you and your clients. Safely operating a vehicle of this type takes a great deal of expertise. That said, and personalities being taken into consideration, a normal gratuity per day ranges from 10% (against bus cost) to $200.00 per day based on a 10-12 hour day or more.For a full discussion on driver and vehicle legalities within the Unites States and Canada please go to driver regulations in the Top Ten.