Charter Tips

Don’t step on board only to find that your due diligence was lacking. Especially when there’s a group involved. In the spirit of full transparency, the following questions are the ones you should be asking us, or, indeed, any Motorcoach company on your radar. If it can’t come through with satisfactory answers for all of them, we recommend moving on to another carrier.

It’s C London Travel’s Goal to Make Booking, Travelling, and Departing on A Motorcoach Tour Seamless and As Easy as Possible

Here are the top-of-mind considerations when working with us or considering your Motorcoach Company

Safety Checks

Ask for the following:

If your trip is crossing state lines – proof of current operating authority from the *Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Proof of valid, current insurance coverage for the bus of $5 million per incident minimum liability – and authorized for interstate service by the ICC (now the USDOT).

Proof that the vehicle you will be using has passed a complete mechanical inspection within the previous 12 months. Most states will issue decals or reports for placing on the coach, indicating the date of a successful inspection. If the carrier's state does not require periodic inspections, look for a decal issued by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA. At a minimum, request a copy of the operator's own annual inspection form for that vehicle.

Proof that the operator does not have an unsatisfactory USDOT Safety Rating. Some operators, however, may not yet have been rated by the USDOT. You may call the USDOT to ask about a carrier's current safety rating.

Affiliations with state or national professional associations or emergency aid organizations expected to assist in the case of a mechanical breakdown or other complications during your trip.

Other companies in the mix to augment the primary company’s vehicles. Ensure that the subcontracted company also provides satisfactory answers to each of your checklist questions

Non-Safety Checks

These should be on your checklist

Possibility of inspecting available vehicles to determine vehicle and equipment preferences and cleanliness.
Payment schedule if not clear in the contract
Bus maximum capacity and if it meets your group requirement
Full-time duration of the trip, including preferred time-of-day starting and ending times, departure, and return points.
If applicable – Copyright laws relating to viewing commercial videotapes or movies if applicable.
If applicable – Smoking, alcoholic beverage, and carry-on food policies of the motorcoach company.
If applicable – Boarding/disembarking assistance for disabled passengers
Any costs usually incurred by consumers that aren’t part of the travel package price (destination fees, city taxes, permits, etc.)
The responsible liaison to the motorcoach company for any en-route changes or decisions.
Itinerary schedules to coincide with the motorcoach schedules for stops and starts
Companies listed with the UMA Logo. For a UMA member motorcoach provider in your area, you should visit BusRates.com (purely a database)
If you’re considering a motorcoach company that is not a UMA member, check the SDOT’s Passenger Carrier Safety Rating list to certify that the carrier does not have an unsatisfactory safety rating.

Travel Motorcoach with C London Travel for maximum peace of mind, and where you know we’ve closed all the gaps.

Our Clients

Clients That Trust Us

Hear directly from customers who have put their trust in for over 20 years.

I first heard of C London Travel from a church friend that had traveled with them to New York City to see a play. So, our group decided to use their services for a trip we had planned to Martha’s Vineyard. They arrived on time, ahead of time actually and they were very professional, kind and courteous. We had a few older travelers in our group and the driver was veery helpful with our bags and getting everyone settled for the journey. The bus was clean and having the restroom aboard was a great bonus. We will used them again and will continue to in the future.

My family and I planned a family reunion trip to go to Florida and we used C London Travel. Nothing bad I can say about these guys. The driver was so great, funny and kept us entertained with movies, and great restaurant and bathroom break stops. They provided us with everything we needed and even took us too and from the parks each day. Will most definitely use their services again in the future.

Our family is exceptionally large, and we needed travel services for our father’s funeral. C London travel provided Bus service to transport our family to the church for the funeral, to the Burial site and then to the repass. They were very respectable and understanding with our time and needs. Would love to use them in the future for a happier occasion.

My husband and I and a couple of our friends (10 of us in total) used C London Travel for a day trip to a vineyard in Maryland. They arrived on time with more than enough time for everyone to get settled, the van was comfortable and clean, and they were very accommodating. We had a great time and will use them again.