For
purposes of this document:
Olson Transportation, Inc.
/ Midwest Motorcoach shall be referred to as the "Bus Company".
The term "Bus" will refer to any coach, mini-coach or school bus.
1. CANCELLATION
FEE
No cancellation fee will be assessed if the Bus ordered is canceled by FAX
at least 72 hours in advance of departure time. Any deposit on account will
be promptly refunded. If the Bus is canceled less than 72 hours in advance
of departure time, deposit will be forfeited. Our FAX number is 847
336-1077.
2. DRIVER HOURS
Safety regulations set
by the Federal Department of Transportation prohibit drivers to be on duty
more than 15 hours per day, 10 of which are for driving. The driver must be
given 8 consecutive hours off before he / she may resume their duties.
3. ITINERARIES
Detailed written itineraries
are requested by FAX to the Bus Company
no later than 7 days prior to departure.
4. CHAPERONE
Charter party agrees
that a responsible person for each Bus chartered will be assigned for the
purpose of providing adequate supervision and discipline. This person will
assume responsibility for the compliance by passengers with this agreement.
5. PERSONAL
ITEMS
Baggage and all other
personal items will be handled only at the passengers own risk and only in
an amount that can conveniently be carried in the Bus. Each passenger is responsible
for making sure that no personal items have been left on the Bus.
6. OBJECTIONABLE
PERSONS
The Bus Company and any
of its agents reserves the right to refuse transportation to any person who
is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or displays conduct
which is likely to make him / her objectionable to other passengers.
7. ABNORMAL
CLEANING FEE
An abnormal cleaning
fee is applied when a Bus is returned in an unacceptable condition due to
food or beverage. Also, any damage caused by the charter party to the Bus
will be assessed by the Bus Company to the charter party.
8. CREDITS
No credits will be given
for mechanical failures of the video or audio equipment. We are not responsible
for damage to passenger's video or audio tapes.
9. SUBSTITUTIONS
The Bus Company reserves
the right to substitute equipment and / or drivers.
10. ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
Additional duties or
services provided by the Bus Company or its agents, at the request of the
charter party, that are beyond the scope of normal charter business, may result
in additional charges.
11. ROUTING
The Bus Company reserves
the right to choose, establish or change routing as it deems necessary. The
customer may specify a particular route which may result in additional charges.
12. AGREEMENT
A signed copy of this
agreement will be part of the original confirmation issued by the
Bus Company.
