Charter Bus Reservations

All requests for charter bus service must be made through Parking & Transportation Services.

• Requests must be made a minimum of ten business days prior to the event.
• All requests are subject to availability.
• Written cancellation notice must be given at least 2 business days prior to the trip.
• Transportation Request Form 
  
  Towson University Buses:  Only in-state, academic related charters will be considered. 
• There is limited availability during weekday hours.
• All charges include the driver.
• All charters are charged a two hour minimum.

Rates:

• Vehicle Type	Seats	Cost per Hour	Cost per Mile
  University Van	9+Driver	See Fleet Services	See Fleet Services
  Paratransit Van	12+2 Wheelchairs	$40	$1.50
  Shuttle	27 or 30	$40	$1.50

• Charges begin with a driver's pre-check of the vehicle and end when the vehicle returns to campus and the driver completes a post-check.
• Trips exceeding 8 hours will require the department to be responsible for driver meals, per TU established rates.

Outside Charter Service:  All out of state charters must use approved Outside Charter Service.

• All Transportation Request Forms must be completed with University funding information.
• To get an estimate for a trip, compete the Transportation Request Form and select the estimate option.
• Written approval of estimate is required before Charter will be confirmed.

University Passenger Vehicles and Vans:  Requests for cars or vans, which will be driven by an approved member of your department should be made through University Fleet Services.