There may not be much time left for planning your summer vacation, but if you’re still itching to get out on the road and have some fun before autumn rolls in, you still have plenty of options — both for your final destination, and the way you choose to get there. Here are just a few reasons why you should look into a charter bus service for your next trip:

1. Everyone’s familiar with the classic school bus from their grade school days, and bus companies that offer single tickets are becoming pretty popular too. But if you’re trying to manage a big group outing, you may not realize that charter bus companies offer fantastic rental services for group trips. Many bus companies offer different sizes of buses, so you don’t have to worry about filling up dozens of seats if you have a medium-sized group.

2. Many newer coach buses comes with modern amenities like wi-fi, entertainment systems, reclined seating, air conditioning, and on-board bathrooms. Whether you need to get in a little bit of work before relaxing on vacation, or if you want to rest up before what’s sure to be a crazy weekend, you’re totally covered when you travel on a coach bus.

3. Bus companies always make sure that their passengers have as much information as possible to feel safe on board. Before choosing a bus company, you can check with the Better Business Bureau to see if a company has any pending customer complaints. You can also find out information regarding safety ratings and insurance policies — along with plenty of other safety information — so that you can be sure you’re getting the best service possible.