Driver was early, friendly and communicated clearly regarding pickup. We made great time both enroute to the Ottawa Charge game at TD Place and home. Thanks for an excellent experience.
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Hired First Charter to provide shuttles for our wedding. They were slightly delayed in picking up guests from the hotel however this was due to fairly significant traffic that day, and they still got... See more
Angie, our driver, was the sweetest most attentionate person. The trip was for a wedding party and the bus was appropriately decorated. Everything was on time and well executed. The team who hel... See more
The bus arrived on time and was spotless. The driver stopped the bus in the parking lot and then did not open the bus until 5 minutes before departure (and at the insistence of the renting organizer's... See more
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Ottawa - Star Top
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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
1470 Star Top Rd., K1B 4V7, Gloucester, ON, Canada
- 1-866-652-4352
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Pierre was a fantastic driver
Pierre was a fantastic driver. We will ask for him next time we are in Ottawa. Thank you
The driver was amazing and helpful for…
The driver was amazing and helpful for our Charter
Driver was early
Driver was early, friendly and communicated clearly regarding pickup. We made great time both enroute to the Ottawa Charge game at TD Place and home. Thanks for an excellent experience.
Excellent service—thank you!
The booking process was easy, and the school buses were always on time. Excellent service—thank you!
Great customer service
Great customer service, fast response whether by email or phone. Prices are better than other companies. Overall, it's great experience.
Corporate charter
Smooth and easy process to book, buses on time, driver pleasant and time change accommodated. Worked very well for our group.
Hired for wedding shuttle
Hired First Charter to provide shuttles for our wedding. They were slightly delayed in picking up guests from the hotel however this was due to fairly significant traffic that day, and they still got all the guests to the wedding prior to the start of the ceremony. They were on time at the end of the night. Staff were friendly and they were very easy to communicate with prior to our event. Would definitely consider using this company again in the future!
Amazing Experience
Customer service was very accommodating when we asked to reschedule our trip to the following day due to bad weather. We also had a fantastic and friendly driver. Overall a great experience!
late
Bus driver didn't speak English. He went to the wrong drop off location. Was 30 minutes late to picking us up from our location and when I called his phone number, he did not pick up. I had to go to another bus driver at our location and ask them to radio him.
Our drivers were on time and were easy…
Our drivers were on time and were easy to talk to to make arrangements about where they'd pick us up. They took away some of the stress of our field trip.
Booking process was super easy and the…
Booking process was super easy and the driver on the day of the event was incredible!
Reliable and Easy to work with.
Despite poor weather, First Student was communicative and on-time. A reliable transportation option in Ottawa.
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Booking through Customer service was prompt and efficient, the driver was on time and pleasant.
The buses were on time and the drivers…
The buses were on time and the drivers were helpful and friendly.
Great communication from the driver
Great communication from the driver. Good service. Nice touch with the decorations.
Mountain Orchard Apple Picking
The bus arrived on time and was spotless. The driver stopped the bus in the parking lot and then did not open the bus until 5 minutes before departure (and at the insistence of the renting organizer's request.) People were left waiting outside the bus for approximately 10 minutes.
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