{"id":1721,"date":"2017-12-06T18:09:09","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T18:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2024-08-14T14:57:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T14:57:58","slug":"can-you-drink-on-a-charter-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/can-you-drink-on-a-charter-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Drink Alcohol on a Charter Bus?"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the bachelor party and wine tour to the wedding reception<\/a> and New Year Eve\u2019s bar hop, there\u2019s one important question that all seem to think of: can you drink on a minibus or charter bus?<\/p>\n

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If you live in Canada or the UK, the answer is disappointing: No.<\/p>\n

For the US, the answer is straightforward: Yes.<\/p>\n

While federal law TEA-21<\/a> prohibits open containers in any motor vehicle, there is no federal law regarding passengers drinking on minibuses, charter buses, or other vehicles that transport people for compensation. This includes all alcoholic beverages<\/a>: beer, wine, and spirits that contain one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume.<\/p>\n

However, there may be local laws that prohibit you from legally drinking on a charter bus. When booking your bus, be sure to ask your reservation specialist about the local drinking laws for each stop on your itinerary.<\/p>\n

Do Charter Bus Companies Allow Alcohol On-Board?<\/h2>\n

It depends. Around 80% of bus operators allow alcohol on board, but will often require a deposit or cleaning fee for any potential messes made. It\u2019s best to stick to canned drinks and plastic cups, as most providers prohibit kegs or glass bottles in order to keep the coach clean and safe.<\/p>\n

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If you have underage passengers on board, you may be expected to bring chaperones to ensure underage drinking doesn\u2019t occur. If you live in the state of California<\/a>, you are required to designate a chaperone over the age of 25 for all underage passengers due to bill AB 45<\/a>, which requires companies that operate party buses to take control of underage drinking. If you are a designated chaperone, your duties<\/a> include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Signing a form that specifies your responsibilities<\/li>\n
  2. Checking the identification of all passengers to determine if any are under 21<\/li>\n
  3. Reading a statement that alcohol is prohibited for any person under 21<\/li>\n
  4. Notifying the driver if a minor consumes alcohol at any time during the ride.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As long as your bus provider allows it and you keep the bus clean, safe, and legal for underage passengers, bringing alcohol on-board should be no problem. Always ensure your bus allows it with your reservation specialist, and thoroughly review the details in your contract.<\/p>\n

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    Booking with a professional company like GOGO Charters makes travel planning simple. When you call us at 1-855-826-6770, <\/strong>our dedicated reservation specialists will pair you with a bus that allows alcohol consumption on-board and is equipped with premium amenities like WiFi, speakers, TVs, and more for the best experience possible.<\/p>\n

    From 18-passenger minibuses<\/a> to full-sized 56-passenger coaches<\/a>, we have access to a variety of buses for every kind of celebration.<\/p>\n

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    Tips For Drinking On a Bus<\/h2>\n

    Now that you\u2019re sure of what\u2019s allowed and what\u2019s prohibited, be sure to keep these tips in mind to make sure your trip is safe and efficient for both you and your driver:<\/p>\n