Our bus driver, Bob, did a great job getting our group of 35 people to 4 different locations! He was very friendly & had a great personality! The cost was very affordable especially for large groups... See more
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Issac our bus driver was the best!!! He just went with the flow, bus was clean, highly recommend doing this, it was so much fun!!!
First Charter Bus Rental put all of my worries away! They were helpful in the planning and on the day of my daughter’s wedding. Diamond arrived on time, got my family to our venue, and safely back to... See more
Would have preferred communication the day of to finalize plans. Shuttle arrived to pick-up location twenty minutes late so our wedding ceremony had to start later. At end of night, the last shuttle b... See more
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Bickford
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Think Yellow for your next event.
From field trips and party buses to corporate events and conventions to national organizations and non-profits, choosing yellow is the fun and flexible choice for all types of groups and destinations. School bus rental prices range from $85 to $125* per hour.
First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted provider of chartered yellow school bus transportation because we have the best drivers, buses and customer service.
The best buses
Because we have North America’s largest fleet, we are able to provide you with the best, newest and cleanest buses in the industry.
The best drivers
Most of your experience comes down to the driver, and we take our responsibility to provide you with a safe, respectful and caring professional driver, very seriously. We have a thorough screening and selection process to ensure we hire only the best and a continual training program to make them even better.
The best customer service
First Student has dedicated charter centers across North America, staffed with transportation professionals who know your region and are ready to partner with you on your most complex transportation needs.
*Location prices vary. Minimum trip time and other restrictions may apply.
Contact info
455-A Adirondack Street, 14606, Rochester, NY, United States
- 800-774-3135
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Great Bus Driver!!
Our bus driver, Bob, did a great job getting our group of 35 people to 4 different locations! He was very friendly & had a great personality! The cost was very affordable especially for large groups. I definitely would recommend using First Charter for your next event!
Issac our bus driver was the best!!
Issac our bus driver was the best!!! He just went with the flow, bus was clean, highly recommend doing this, it was so much fun!!!
Our driver was so helpful she helped…
Our driver was so helpful she helped with all the car seats was extra attentive to our needs and even with crazy drivers running stop signs she kept us all safe
Daughter’s Wedding
First Charter Bus Rental put all of my worries away! They were helpful in the planning and on the day of my daughter’s wedding. Diamond arrived on time, got my family to our venue, and safely back to their hotel at end of night. Thank you!
Highly suggest this service!!
Renting a bus was the best option. Half the price of a limo and so much fun. It was perfect for my best friends bachelorette party!! Our driver Christy was the best!!
Thank you!
Both attendants (Mrs. Madison & Cory,) were very friendly & courteous the entire time, and welcomed us all! The busses were very clean.
Thank you for the service on my wedding…
Thank you for the service on my wedding day! Kobe was amazing! Very pleased with your service.
Unfortunate shuttle delays
Would have preferred communication the day of to finalize plans. Shuttle arrived to pick-up location twenty minutes late so our wedding ceremony had to start later. At end of night, the last shuttle back to hotel was also 20 minutes late and there was no communication about this. Many guests purchased Ubers to get back to hotel because we thought the last shuttle wasn’t arriving. For the price we paid, we were disappointed with this portion of the service. Otherwise the shuttle operated well for our guests once it arrived.
I had a great experience with the first charter
I had a great experience with the first charter bus rental company for a concert on June 25th. The driver was nice and patient with everyone and we had no problems on the bus ride there or back.
Busses did not show up.
The bus never returned for our late night shuttle. When we called the dispatch they said they had been there and left because no one was outside- but there were multiple people outside at the agreed upon time. To double check, we had our venue check their cameras and no busses arrived at that time. It took over an hour for them to send another bus. My husband has been trying to contact the company to speak with them about this matter for four days and no one has returned our multiple calls.
Totally Disappointed
The bus driver was very nice but...she was not given the correct pickup instructions and our ceremony was delayed. Which in turn made our cocktail hour, dinner and dancing delayed! I am very disappointed! After many phone calls to confirm our needs they still screwed it up! Not sure I could hire this company again!
Exceptional Service, Friendly Driver
The driver was friendly, personable and provided exceptional service for our Fraternity’s Formal. All of our attendees were highly impressed by the bus service provided by First Student Charter and we will certainly use them again for events in the future!
10/10! Thanks to Joe!
This was an awesome, easy experience. Joe our bus driver was very nice! I’d highly recommend for a cheap way to go to event with a lot of people!
Bus driver was very friendly
Bus driver was very friendly. Experience was pleasant and arrived on time. Took long way there and home causing delays. Highway would have been significantly faster. Didn’t know how to navigate stadium lot/parking.
The driver was so nice
The driver was so nice and accommodating for my wedding! Could not be happier with booking with them! Easy and affordable as well :)
Excellent Choice for Wedding Guest Transportation!
A great option for wedding guest transportation! The drivers were very friendly and accommodating to our needs & got all of our guests back to their hotels safely after our reception!
The service we receive is top notch.
The service we receive is always top notch. The bus drivers are friendly and they're always on time.
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