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SIGHTSEEING, AIRPORT TRANSFERS, SHUTTLE SERVICE BETWEEN HOTELS & CONVENTION FACILITIES

Pacific Western offers quality ground transportation solutions. Our diverse fleet of highway motorcoaches, mini coaches and school buses can accommodate groups of all sizes. Highway motorcoaches have 52 passenger capacities, while our mini coaches have a 29 passenger capacity. School bus rental is a great alternative for local day trips that can accommodate 44 passengers. Whether it’s a group of 25 or 5,000 plus, Pacific Western has the experience and resources to meet your group’s requirements.

With extensive knowledge of Toronto routes and courteous, hands-on, experienced staff, we can ensure you that your group is moved efficiently and punctually and that all of your transportation needs are met. Convention shuttles require a considerable amount of planning that allows us to design your corporate shuttle around your group’s unique needs with extras.

Service is available throughout the entire GTA, Mississauga, Brampton, Niagara Falls Region, Buffalo NY Airport and Montreal, PQ Airport. In addition, we would be more than pleased to assist you with any transportation requirements outside of these areas including all of Canada and the USA.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Safety Incentive Programs

Ask whether the company has one – constant monitoring and recognition by a Safety Director provides piece of mind. Ensure that the company you`re using has a strong safety-oriented culture instilled in all operators.

Drug and Alcohol Screening

Specify whether your carrier has a drug and alcohol policy and a random drug testing program. Never charter from a carrier that does not strongly enforce a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Extra Mileage costs above contracted amount

Find out the carrier`s policy before the trip about who is responsible for extra costs before the trip, not when you get the bill!

Full Service Company

It is important to know whether the company has their own maintenance facilities.

Public Vehicle Operating License

Issued by the Ontario Highway Transport Board, this authorizes the service being offered. However, if the trip is beyond Ontario borders, the company must hold an Extra-Provincial Operating License issued by the board. Licenses can be verified by calling the Ontario High Transport Board.

Safety Inspection Sticker

Ontario requires buses to have a mechanical inspection every 6 months. The safety sticker must be located at the front right corner of the coach with the month and day the inspection indicated

On-the-road Emergencies

Ensure the company has procedures in place as the driver should have access to a nationwide reciprocal maintenance agreement which will assure you of prompt servicing equipment in all regions of Canada and the US.

Determine your groups special needs

Examples of this might be equipment for video playback, microphone, or other requirements

Determine your groups special needs

Examples of this might be equipment for video playback, microphone, or other requirements

Provide a detailed schedule for your driver

Ensure that the company knows what hours the driver must be available to the group, as there are legal requirements to a drivers hours spent driving.

Department of Transportation Driver Regulations

Make sure the company follows this as Ontario law restricts driving time to 13 hours in a day, after which the driver must be off-duty for 8 consecutive hours prior to driving again.

Inquire how long the company has been operating

Find out when the company was established and how long it has been offering charter motorcoach services. A good track record is always desirable.

Make a request for references

Request and contact references from similar type of groups travelling on similar types of programs. Never charter from a company unwilling to provide references.

Ask how many coaches are in their fleet

Overall charter fleet size is important. It provides a gauge to the operator`s ability to supply alternate vehicles in the event of a mechanical problem, on multi-motorcoach movements or on weekends and during peak seasons.

Insurance

Ontario law requires that a public vehicle operator must carry $8 million in insurance for buses with 13 or more passengers. Request the name of the insurance provider and the carrier`s policy number.

Consider a visit to the company's facilities

Request an inspection of the company`s equipment, general offices and garage facilities before signing any contracts or agreements. You can tell a lot about a company just by looking.

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STAFFING & GUIDES

TOUR SERVICES, GUIDES, NIAGARA BUS TOURS

Multilingual Tour Guides; Airport meet & greet service; On-site program management; Personnel; On-site transportation coordinators; Hospitality & receptive staff.