Charter Bus

Groups that need to travel within a 20-mile radius of the UNC Charlotte main campus should book a transit charter three to six months in advance. Reservations will be accepted up to a week before your trip (based on availability).

Charter Transportation Request

PaTS offers chartered transportation to student organizations and campus departments for a variety of events, tours, overnight or long-distance trips and more. To ensure vehicle and staff availability, we recommend requesting as far in advance as possible (up to six months). Requests will be reviewed and confirmed within two to three business days of submission.

Request a Charter

Pricing

Vehicle Type	Minimum Trip Duration	Hourly Rate- Student Org.	Hourly Rate- Campus Dept.
Niner Paratransit	2 hours	$60.00	$70.00
Small-Medium Shuttle	2 hours	$70.00	$80.00
Large Shuttle	2 hours	$75.00	$85.00
Niner Transit Bus	3 hours	$80.00	$90.00
Academy Motorcoach	5 hours	Academy to quote	Academy to quote

Academy charges a 7.5% safety and compliance fee and a 7.5% fuel surcharge fee for the use of their vehicles.
Price subject to change.

Charter Buses and Shuttle Options

PaTS chartered transportation options include smaller-capacity shuttles for on-campus trips of at least two hours, and buses and motorcoaches for larger-capacity and off-campus service.

On-Campus Trips

Niner Transit and Paratransit shuttles are smaller-capacity vehicles providing service around campus.

Paratransit Shuttle

The Paratransit Van is for trips of at least two hours and accommodates individuals with mobility impairments.

Small-Medium Shuttle

The small shuttle holds 13 passengers. The medium shuttle accommodates 22 passengers and offers luggage storage.

Large Shuttle

The Niner Transit Large Shuttles accommodate 26-30 passengers, depending on the need for an ADA lift.

Off-Campus Trips

Niner Transit buses and motorcoaches have larger capacities and the ability to provide service off-campus.

Charter Bus

The Niner Transit Charter bus can hold 36 passengers and has a minimum trip duration of three hours.

Academy company mid-sized motorcoach bus

Academy Motorcoach (Mid)

For trips of 38 passengers and at least five hours, the motorcoach features wi-fi, outlets, a lavatory and a luggage compartment.

Academy Motorcoach (Full)

For larger group trips, the motorcoach holds 55 passengers and features wi-fi, outlets, a lavatory and a luggage compartment.

Charter Bus Terms and Conditions

Reservations and pricing

Charter reservations should be made using the request form, except in urgent and short time-frame (within 10 days) requests.
Reservation requests must include an itinerary, including charter activity, to provide an accurate estimate.
Cost estimates are based on information provided; charges will be based on actual service.
Payment of the trip deposit (if required) must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the trip, or the charter may be canceled without notice.
Hourly rates include driver and fuel costs.
Currently, a 7.5% surcharge is being added—this may fluctuate depending on the cost of fuel.

Policies

Smoking and/or vaping are not permitted on any buses. Failure to comply will result in a charter cancellation, and a $100 fee will be assessed.
An excessive clean-up fee of $200 per bus will be charged for any vehicle which requires cleaning beyond what should be needed by normal use.
All requested changes to charters must be provided in writing and emailed to our charter bus office (pats@charlotte.edu) at least 48 hours prior to the charter service.
A cancellation request must be provided in writing and is subject to the fees outlined below:
- No cost penalty for a request to cancel more than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of service.
- A 50% cancellation fee per vehicle will be assessed if the cancellation request is received less than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled date of service.
- If cancelled within 24 hours of departure, the customer is subject to full charge.
Prohibited items include hazardous materials, weapons, tobacco products, open alcoholic containers and any other drugs.
- Violations will result in the immediate termination of the charter.
When operational needs exist, Parking and Transportation Services management reserves the right to upgrade any reservation to a similarly-sized bus at no additional charge to the customer.
Campus tour guides are not provided or scheduled through Parking and Transportation Services and are the responsibility of the scheduling group.

Additional questions? Check out the FAQ page for more information or contact us.