1. Does the company have its own maintenance program?2. Does the quote include parking and tolls?

3. For trips over the road: How many local miles are allowed per day after reaching your destination? What is the charge for exceeding them?

4. Does the company own the bus you will use, or will it be brokered out?

5. What is their cancellation policy?

6. Is the bus available for inspection before chartering?

7. What affiliations are they members of?/How involved in the industry are they?

8. Can they provide a insurance certificate showing they have the state required $5 million in coverage?

9. Does the bus operator have a cell phone and the company, a 24 hour phone line in case of a breakdown?

10. Who pays for the driver’s hotel room?

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