Author: Sam Tuttle
Looking under the hood at charter bus engines
Bus and motor coach power has come a long way Diesel Yes, the diesel engine is still the most commonly used charter bus engine. They’re more efficient than gasoline, highly durable, and work under many conditions. The engines last considerably longer but now have some limitations due to emissions and aftertreatment systems. Gasoline Gas engines […]
Let’s Get the Party Started: What Goes into a Wedding Party Bus
All aboard for wedding party festivities. You can create a Minneapolis wedding party bus with your own unique stamp on it. All it takes is a little bit of planning and a modest budget. We at Lorenz will provide the bus, you provide the wedding-day partiers, and together we can create a successful and festive […]
Minneapolis Wedding Transportation: Should you rent a school bus?
The 7 pros and cons of booking a school bus for wedding transportation. You might be surprised at how many people who are planning a Minneapolis wedding ask us about whether it makes sense to charter a school bus for wedding guest transportation. Over many years of handling transportation for weddings in and around Minneapolis, […]
Your Minneapolis Wedding Transportation: Vehicle planning tips from a seasoned company
How to anticipate wedding transportation issues on the Big Day The Big Day, as it is commonly known among Minneapolis brides-to-be, has special challenges related to wedding day transportation. Sometimes the variables can seem endless. But Lorenz Bus Service has decades of experience in helping engaged couples make their Minneapolis wedding transportation successful. In this […]
Why we follow federal regulations for charter bus trips
Rules of the road are there for your safety A bus driver has precious cargo Commercial charter bus drivers carry a lot of responsibility, and fatigue affects them just as it can affect anyone. That’s why FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association) rules have 3 maximum duty limits: Off-duty time While regulations don’t define “off-duty […]
When should I actually book a charter bus trip?
Lead times vary. Here’s what to consider. According to the American Bus Association, there are approximately 1,566 charter bus operators in the United States, and almost 89% of these bus companies have 24 vehicles or less in their fleet. While there are a few national brands like First Student and Greyhound, most charter buses are […]