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| How much could we save? |
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In most cases, you'll save 20-25% over the cost of a charter bus company. According to busrates.com, the average charge per day for a charter bus is $821 or $2.90 to $3.40 a mile. Check our financial comparison chart for further details regarding savings.
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| Is the MMS bus mechanically sound? |
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| Yes, all our buses and vans are meticulously inspected pre-trip and gone through annually for proper certification. |
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| Why is MMS so much less money than a charter bus company? |
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There are several reasons, but mostly it comes down to overhead. Most charter companies run new buses that cost over $400,000 new. There is huge depreciation per mile. Second, these companies are for-profit. Several individuals must receive a paycheck. MMS has very minimal overhead expenses. There is no owner, no building to maintain, and no dispatcher to pay.
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| Can we use our own bus driver? |
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Yes. All potential drivers must be properly licensed and complete an driver safety form. Once MMS receives this form, a background check is conducted. Potential drivers may not have a DUI, DWI, reckless driving offence, or more than four points as a result of traffic violations or accidents. Once the background check is complete, all drivers must participate in a driving road test with an MMS representative. Once approved, drivers are placed on MMS insurance and may drive anytime for your group. If your driver volunteers his or her time, you just saved extra $$.
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| What if our church doesn't have a driver? |
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MMS has a pool of qualified drivers you may use. You would just need to call or email us and we can set up one of our drivers with your group.
*Please note that all our drivers are DOT certified and adhere to requirments above and beyond what is needed for non-profit entities.
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| Can we use the MMS bus to qualify potential drivers from our church? |
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Yes, you may schedule use of the bus during weekdays that the bus is not reserved. MMS can also deliver the bus to qualified testing sites. There is a $100 charge for use of the bus to test drivers. This includes use of the bus, fuel costs, and delivery to the Hudsonville testing site. If another testing site is used, additional charges may apply.
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| Is the MMS bus safer than renting vans? |
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Yes, studies demonstrate that transporting your students by bus is twice as safe as flying, and 46 times more safe than transporting by vans or other vehicles. Additionally, you don't have to worry about finding enough drivers, where to stop for fuel, keeping your vans together while in route, and a host of other concerns.
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| Does the bus have adequate luggage storage? |
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Yes, there are three large bays underneath the seating area, as well as overhead storage above the seats.
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| Does the bus have a restroom? |
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Yes, we ask that the restroom not be used for very short trips, however for day long or multiple day trips, the restroom may be used.
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| Does the bus have a DVD player and monitors? |
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Yes, there is a DVD and VHS player, along with three monitors. Groups may use this equipment for short or long trips.
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| Do you plan to purchase additional buses? |
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Yes, as demand requires, we will add additional buses. In the future, we hope to add a 25 passenger shuttle bus and a 55 passenger motor coach.
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| Can MMS deliver the bus to our church? |
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Yes. A small delivery and pick up fee will apply. Check with a MMS representative for further details or click on "About MMS".
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| Do you have more than one pick and drop off location? |
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Yes, three convenient locations are available. Groups along the Lakeshore, our new office location at City On A Hill, 100 Pine Street, Zeeland, will be your best pick up/drop off option. Groups in the greater Grand Rapids area can use Rosewood Church in Jenison as their pick up/drop off location and groups in the greater Kalamazoo area can use Centerpoint Church on 10th St. as their staging area.
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