Customer service was terrible
Customer service was terrible. Took too long for quotes and first estimate was too high. Buses showed up on time but one bus had a leak that prevented us from using all the seats because they were wet.

BusRental.com is a leading online platform specializing in charter bus rentals across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of transportation solutions, catering to various events such as school trips, corporate outings, airport transfers, weddings, and sporting events. Customers can easily obtain and compare instant quotes for a diverse fleet of vehicles, including charter buses and mini buses, all available in hundreds of cities nationwide. Utilizing advanced technology, BusRental.com provides an efficient online reservation system that allows users to book their transportation quickly and conveniently. Clients can manage their reservations, make changes, and communicate with experienced travel consultants directly from their mobile devices. The platform aims to deliver a seamless experience for both individual and group transportation needs, ensuring reliable and cost-effective bus rental solutions for any occasion.
Bus Rental receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many customers praising the professionalism and courtesy of the drivers. Reviewers frequently highlight the punctuality of the service, noting that buses arrive on time and drivers are friendly and accommodating.
Specific mentions of drivers like George and Kevin emphasize their exceptional service, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience. However, some reviews point out issues such as a driver taking an unsuitable route for a large bus and concerns about driver fatigue due to long hours without a switch. Despite these minor complaints, the overall sentiment remains highly favorable, with many customers expressing eagerness to use the service again. Overall, Bus Rental is recognized for its excellent service and reliable drivers.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 4.7 | 499 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Apr 2022.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | 5.0 | 6 |
| Aug 21 | 5.0 | 14 |
| Sep 21 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Oct 21 | — | 0 |
| Nov 21 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Dec 21 | — | 0 |
| Jan 22 | — | 0 |
| Feb 22 | — | 0 |
| Mar 22 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | 4.5 | 4 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 499 most recent reviews.
“Excellent service”
“Poorly handled and poor customer service when we had problems”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Vehicles & Transportation.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Booking | Delivery | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 4.3 out of 5 (good) | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | — | 499 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,999 | |
| 4.1 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | — | — | — | 1,000 | |
| 4.4 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.3 out of 5 (good) | — | 4.3 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,000 | |
| 1.9 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.7 out of 5 (poor) | 1.0 out of 5 (poor) | 1.2 out of 5 (poor) | — | 1,000 |
Bottom line: Bus Rental is #1 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On delivery, BJS Home Delivery scores higher (4.6 vs 4.2).
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Customer service was terrible. Took too long for quotes and first estimate was too high. Buses showed up on time but one bus had a leak that prevented us from using all the seats because they were wet.
Communication was ok in the beginning but the day before the event and day of it became near impossible to speak with anyone. Hired transportation for a 90 minute meeting and the bus was 45 minutes late. Even when talked to dispatch 5 minutes before departure time they kept saying that everything was on schedule. Company unwilling to offer more than a 7% discount for the inconvenience to over 300 people.
Re-booked a (yearly) round trip student from MIT up to NH and back in January. Had to change one of the dates. Took a week to get the change confirmed. No human support during the week. Will not use U.S. Coachway again. Automated online service is horrible. You need people helping to solve issues not silence. All I got was 'it's in the system in process'. Not good enough. Bad customer service. Will not use them again.
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Review: Bus Rental.com Booking #621450, March 11, 2017 We were surprised and disappointed when the bus first arrived at our pickup point. The bus was a dirty white vehicle with its front bumper hanging off the vehicle and no apparent name that would identify it as a US Coach Ways or a Bus Rental.com vehicle. Boarding the bus was filthy, the bathroom was non-functional and an immediate concern is this vehicle capable of the long journey! There was not enough space for out luggage due to one third of luggage area was filled with tires, tools, fluid containers and what appeared to be spare parts for the vehicle. We were forced to bring some luggage inside the bus using our seats as luggage space; thus cramping our personal space. It seemed like the bus driver was using a GPS device for speed monitoring, as none of the dashboard gauges appeared to work. The bus was certainly NOT representative of the pictures advertised online! My account representative Salee Brooks was excellent. The bus driver was good at 'driving the bus' and getting us to our destination at JFK airport, safely and on time. However, he was NOT helpful when he knew we were short on luggage space and did not offer any assistance.
The company was incredibly unorganized and hard to communicate with in the process of planning our trip. All in all, we got home safely via clean vehicles, the only reason I'm giving two stars instead of one. We received no booking sheet, the contact was hard to get a hold of during the planning process, and we ended up having to call dispatch multiple times to figure out where to find the bus.
I had two opposing experiences with US Coachways. We went from North of Sacramento to Santa Cruz on a Monday and returned on Friday. On Monday we couldn't have asked for better service. Our driver was amazing and the bus was clean and comfortable. However, on our rettiurn charter we had quite a different experience. The bus smelled like a porta-potty because the tank hadn't been emptied, rendering the bathroom useless. The driver didn't know where he was going, got lost and I had to pay the tolls. It was unnerving being the teacher in charge of a large group of students and worried whether the bus was going to get us all home.
I had multiple issues with chartering this bus with US Coachways. I moved up the chain of command quickly as to whom was to help correct the issues that the lack of communication from US C caused. I would have cancelled the charter except they would have charged thousands of dollars to do so. So when Amanda, our bus driver, showed up with a more than adequate bus I was pleasantly surprised. Amanda was professional and knowledgeable. She had two rules: 1. To relax 2. Have fun. She is the only saving grace that pulled this charter through to a great experience. I would recommend Amanda to everyone but not US Coachways.
Am email I sent the representative I worked with: I am regretfully emailing you because we had a lot of problems the day of our event and were upset with the service your company provided. The first problem arose when the buses showed up 13 minutes late. According to your invoice they would arrive at 10:45a.m. so we could leave by 11:00am. On our way up to Baltimore, we had to stop three times on the side of the road twice due to an AC problem on a bus, and once because the emergency hatch flew off a bus. My company members had to walk several blocks to pick up the piece that fell off. The handle to the bathroom on the third bus was broken and people had to hold the bathroom door closed. When we got to the game, the bus drivers did not know where to drop us off and ended up dropping us off at the Ravens stadium several blocks across the street from the game. By the time we got to our seat we had missed the first inning of the game. Then a customer representative from your company called me and was very rude and uncooperative on the phone saying we had to be back on the buses at 3:45pm to leave at 4pm. Per our discussions on the phone you said we could leave from 4-4:30 depending on the game ending. Below is the picture of our initial contract where I posed that question. Your representative was unyielding saying it says 4pm and that I would have to pay overtime! Additionally, I was also not aware it would not be your buses that we would be using. I was being told two separate messages from each party involved. I was on the phone between your company and the local company for 45minutes dealing with this issue as well as a misinterpretation on parking fees which got resolved. Your company representative was unnecessarily hostile toward me while I was trying to solve the issues. The McLean company drivers were wonderful and very flexible. I have no complaints about their company representatives nor their bus drivers. Your company caused a lot of unnecessary complications and delivered us unsatisfactory buses. Our pickup was hard as well, which I cannot fault your company for, but we had to walk several blocks to multiple locations making us getting on the bus late. The bus drivers took this into consideration and did not charge us. Overall, we had a lot of negatives that cannot outweigh the positives. We will not be using your company in the future, nor will I recommend you due to inadequate buses and rude customer service.
BusRental.com is a leading online platform specializing in charter bus rentals across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of transportation solutions, catering to various events such as school trips, corporate outings, airport transfers, weddings, and sporting events. Customers can easily obtain and compare instant quotes for a diverse fleet of vehicles, including charter buses and mini buses, all available in hundreds of cities nationwide. Utilizing advanced technology, BusRental.com provides an efficient online reservation system that allows users to book their transportation quickly and conveniently. Clients can manage their reservations, make changes, and communicate with experienced travel consultants directly from their mobile devices. The platform aims to deliver a seamless experience for both individual and group transportation needs, ensuring reliable and cost-effective bus rental solutions for any occasion.
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