Owning and operating a charter bus transportation company could be very profitable. However, you do have to locate the business somewhere where it can make the most money. You cannot offer charter bus services in a town that has two bars and four restaurants, and its nearest claim to fame is the person who invented tape. You have to put your bus company somewhere where there is definitely money to be made. Consider the following locations.
In Between a Major Airport and the Nearest Popular Tourist Hot Spot
Hundreds of thousands of people come through airports every day. They all need transportation to a hotel, a resort, or a vacation destination. Operating a charter bus near the airport means you can pick up and drop off busload after busload of tourists and drop them either at the airport or at their destination. Business will be non-stop all day, from the first plane's arrival to the last.
"Wedding Capitals" of the World
A "wedding capital" is any city where hundreds of thousands of couples tie the knot. It is usually known for its romantic scenery or amazing wedding venues. One such example is Niagara Falls. Another is the vineyards of Sonoma County. If you live near a "wedding capital" in your state, you can capitalize on this with charter buses for hauling wedding parties around.
The Biggest Cities in the Country
Charter buses are very successful where masses of tourists flock. They flock often to Beverly Hills to take tours of all the locations where famous people live, and they flock to major cities like New York City for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. If a massive music festival or cultural festival is happening somewhere, that is where you want to be to offer charter rides to the thousands of tourists in these places on the days of certain events and holidays.
Competing With Other Charter Companies in the Same Area
Your competition in any of the above locales is going to be overwhelming. That is good for the customers, but not so good for all of the charter companies. To compete, you are going to have to offer customers incredible comfort, style, convenience, and affordability above and beyond what your competition has and is charging. Do a lot of research first before you begin on this endeavor to make sure you have what it takes to be successful in this industry.