Passenger Transport Vehicle Types

Typically passenger transport vehicles are divided into 3 main types.

Coaches

Coach passenger capacity ranges between 32 and 53 seats, with well upholstered seats, foot rests, air conditioning and reclining seat backs.

Due to the large storage compartments underneath the main seating area, the passengers get a fantastic view of the surroundings and are ideally suited for carring luggage.

For this reason coaches are the preferred vehicle for touring or long distance travel.

Driver microphones are usually fitted and many companies offer a commentary service. Some of the other extras that can be available in coaches are:-

• Toilets
• Video/DVD players
• Radio
• CD players
• Ipod inputs

If any of these features are required, be sure to make a note of them in the special requirements area of the quotation request form.

Coaches have a Star Rating System applicable to them, and can affect the cost to hire.

 Commuter Buses

Commuter style buses are ideally suited for school day trips or where shorter distances are involved.

Although they do have heating and airconditioning, they are primarily designed for transporting passengers around urban areas.

Commuter buses are a very economical mode of transport and available in most regions throughout New Zealand.

 Mini Buses

There are many instances where mini buses or smaller 20 seater vehicles are required.

For example, where they are required to travel to tight confined areas/parking zones. Long drive ways with a lot of over-hanging tree branches etc.

Mini coaches or mini buses are very comfortable to travel in and offer a lot of the comfort features of the bigger Coaches.

Being a lot smaller they are obviously less expensive to hire and are more suited for smaller groups.

If you are wanting to hire a self drive Minibus, we recommend