About Us
About Us
Clark Travel Charter Service, locally owned and supervised, has been in operation since 1982. During that time we have continued to upgrade our fleet of coaches to one of the finest in Central Texas. We have earned and worked diligently to protect our reputation for professionalism in the transportation field.Taking pride in our equipment and our drivers, our attention to detail and routing ensures trouble free travel whether it be a one day local charter or a multi-day trip accross the nation.
office: (512) 365-1511
fax: (512) 352-7110
Should you require transportation for convention shuttles, custom tours, airport transfers, school, church or corporate events, we are here to serve you, and our drivers first concern is always the safety and comfort of our clients.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (when chartering a bus)How much of a deposit is required?87% of coach companies require a deposit when booking. Clark Travel's deposit is either $100 per bus or 10% of the total, which ever is greater.When is the final payment due?Typically, final payment is due 10 days prior to your departure date.What is the cancellation policy?There are no cancellation fees as long as you cancel 2 weeks prior to your departure date. Fees may apply if you cancel within two weeks prior to departure; typically, your deposit may not be refunded within this time frame.How soon do I need to book?Ideally, you want to book at least 3 weeks in advance to ensure availability. The earlier you book, the more options you will have.Do I need to tip the bus operator?The most common driver gratuity across North America is 10% but, many clients choose $1-$5 per person.Do I pay for parking, tolls and other fees?Clark Travel adds highway tolls for Austin tollways into your quote, but parking fees or any other fees/tolls associated with your trip are not included.Do I need to book the hotel room for the bus operator?Yes, for overnight trips, it is customary to book the operator's hotel room and most hotels will comp the bus operator's room (provide the room at no additional charge) when you book rooms for large groups. Ask for someone in group sales at the hotel of your choice to assist ou with a large booking.Is alcohol or smoking allowed?Alcohol is allowed on board the bus as long as a $400 (per bus) alcohol deposit has been received by Clark Travel prior to your trip departure date. Alcohol is not allowed on buses in Canada. Absolutely no smoking is
Why Travel By Bus?Buses are safe. The bureau of transportation reports that buses are twice as safe as flying and 46 times safer than driving an automobile. Fatalities per 10 billion passenger milesAuto 140Airlines 6Bus 3Train 1(Bureau of transportation statistics, center for transportation analysis)Buses reach more destinations. Buses take you right to the doorstep of your destination. Planes and Trains only take you to the nearest stop.Buses allow mobility. Buses are available to taxi your group around for your entire stay.Buses are the most fuel efficient. Buses only use 797 BTU's per passenger mile compared to planes using 4847, trains using 2450, and autos using 3639 according to the US Department of transportation energy book data, 1999 (Bureau of transportation statistics, center for transportation analysis).Buses are better for the environment. Because of their fuel efficiency, buses are better for the environment than most other alternatives.Buses are inexpensive. Chartering a bus is typically half the cost of flying, not including benefit that buses provide local travel.
Charter Bus Safety RegulationsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the charter bus industry. Bus operators are required to carry a current DOT Physical Exam Card, be drug tested under DOT rules and regulations, and maintain a log for miles and hours of service. Coaches are not required by state or federal law to have seatbelts. Some states require that operators be certified for all school sponsored trips, grades 12 and under.The DOT regulation 395.10 restricts the bus operator's driving time. There are three parts: 10 Hour Rule. The bus operator cannot drive more than 10 hours following 8 consecutive hours off duty (except in emergencies) 15 Hour Rule. After 15 hours on-duty (driving and non-driving tasks), an operator cannot continue driving until 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time is taken. 70 Hour Rule. On duty time cannot exceed 70 hours for any period of 8 consecutive days.Transport Canada regulates the Canadian charter bus industry. Bus operators are required to maintain a log for miles and hours of service. Unlike the US, alcohol is not allowed on buses in Canada.The Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations (SOR/2005-313) Act restricts the bus operator's driving time. The bus operator cannot drive more than 13 hours in a day. After driving 13 hours in a day, at least 8 consecutive hours of off-duty time is required before driving again. The bus operator must have at least 10 hours of off-duty time per day. Daily off-duty time must include 2 hours that do not form part of an 8 consecutive hour off-duty period. The total driving time in 2 days cannot exceed 26 hours
