OurBus Blog
Practical advice and planning guides for your next group trip.
Charlotte Group Transportation: Two Events, Two Answers
One Charlotte event publishes free motor coach parking for groups. The other publishes nothing for buses and sells admission by the vehicle, not the head.
Philadelphia Group Transportation: Marathon & Holidays
Coaches cannot park on Philadelphia streets. Where groups can legally drop off on marathon weekend, Nov 20-22, and the city's 2-minute idling limit.
Chicago Group Transportation: Bears Days Holidays
Chicago group transportation for the 4 Bears home dates in Nov-Dec 2026, plus the 90-minute bus lockout at Soldier Field and where coaches legally park.
Boston Group Transportation: Harvard-Yale at Fenway
Boston group transportation for Nov 21: The Game is at Fenway at 3:30, BC hosts the same day, and none of the city's 10 tour bus zones is near the ballpark.
What Size Charter Bus Do You Need? Where the Gaps Are
No charter bus exactly fits 15, 31 or 41 riders. 18 of the 47 group sizes from 10 to 56 have no exact fit, and 1 extra passenger can cost 21% more each.
One-Way Charter Bus Rental: When Does It Save Money?
A one-way charter bus rental is not half a round trip. Under 2.5 hours a 1-hour and a 2-hour run bill the same minimum, and past 5 hours you need a 2nd driver.