Charter Bus Services

Consider the following when requesting charter service:

Capacity

Consider the following to decide the number of buses required:

• Conventional 40' bus: 36 seats, Maximum passengers with standing 75
• Articulated 60' bus: 55 seats, Maximum passengers with standing 110

Reservation

Applications must be submitted 4 to 12 months before the event.

Fee Waiver

Niagara Transit may provide a fee waiver grant to eligible non-profit groups or organizations that provide programs, services, or events that are of general benefit to the community. This is to ensure that the Niagara Transit Commission’s support of functions and events through the waiving of fees is facilitated fairly and equitably and does not burden the NTC’s annual operating budget. The Fee Waiver Grant application (separate from the Charter Request form) needs to be submitted four months in advance of the event to be considered.

Note: Insurance fees will not be waived.

Fee Waiver Event/Organizational Requirements

• must be an incorporated non-profit or charitable organization.
• must provide programs, services or events that are of general benefit to the community.
• must primarily provide services for Niagara residents.
• must not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental health, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
• must comply with applicable federal, state/provincial, and municipal laws and regulations.

Additionally…

• Applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Niagara Transit limits fee waivers to no more than of 10% of the fee waiver budget, per calendar year, per organization and/or event.
• Certain legacy events may be exempted from this limit.
• Please contact Niagara Transit if you feel this may be applicable to your request.
• Applications may not be made more than 12 months prior to the event.
• Applications must be made no less than 4 months prior to the event.
• Niagara Transit may grant full or offer partial fee waivers.
• Niagara Transit reserves the right to refuse any application without explanation.
• In certain cases, Niagara Transit may seek board approval for applications to the fee waiver program.

Booking Process

Submit a Charter Request Form with all essential details, such as the event date, duration, pickup and drop-off points, and any specific needs. All requests are subject to Niagara Region Transit's approval.

Accessibility

We aim to provide accessible transport options. Please specify if you have any accessibility requirements.

Before sending your request, review the Terms & Conditions thoroughly. For more details or help, contact our Charter Services team at charters@nrtransit.ca.

Terms & Conditions

• Charters must be arranged by someone 18 or older.
• All rentals are subject to bus availability.
• Niagara Region Transit's policies and conditions.