Whether your school district owns the school bus it uses or has a contract with an outside provider, using those old, outdated buses for school field trips and outings comes with a certain amount of risk. While standard school buses are probably fine for bringing students to and from school every day, taking them longer distances can put strain on their engines and infrastructure.
The last thing any school administrator wants to do is explain to parents why their children are stuck many miles away because their school bus broke down on the class trip.
Taking Risks
Another concern is that school buses may not be covered by the school district’s insurance for field trips. While administrators and teachers may assume they can simply call on the buses to perform double duty, this may not be allowed by the company insuring the vehicles. And if you use an outside party, it’s worth looking to see if field trips are included as part of the contract. Often, they are either not allowed or require an additional cost.
A better plan is to use a luxury charter bus company that specializes in transporting students on class trips in comfort, style, and luxury.
FloridaTours.com
FloridaTours.com is insured, bonded, and experienced at providing transportation for school field trips and other outings. Our luxury charter buses feature state-of-the-art safety and entertainment features. And our drivers are experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.
When you check to see if your school buses are allowed to bring students on field trips, you may be surprised to find out that they are not. But that’s the time to call FloridaTours.com. Whether you are planning an outing to a theme park, a museum, a farm, or any other popular field trip destination, we have the buses, the drivers, and the experience to make your outing a success.
