General Information
Advance notice required: All charters must be arranged with the PR Coordinator at least 4 weeks or 20 full business days in advance. After confirming arrangements, the charter will be placed in pending status. If staff cannot be secured at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date, the PR Coordinator reserves the right to cancel the charter or perform it themselves. At that two-week mark, the PR Coordinator will contact and update all relevant parties regarding the charter's status — whether it will be accepted or denied.
Charter service is available to SA Organizations and Binghamton University affiliated groups on a first come, first served basis.
Vehicle Capacity
- Blue Buses— 37 seated; up to 51 total with standing permitted on trips under 10 miles.
- Green Shuttles— 18 passengers maximum; no standing allowed.
Restrictions
- OCCT will not charter to New York City.
- OCCT will not charter beyond New York State lines.
- OCCT will not charter to private residences.
- Unaffiliated groups require a 50% deposit at time of booking.
Rates & Fees
| Group Type | Blue Bus | Green Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| SA Organizations | $130 / hr | $80 / hr |
| BU-Affiliated Groups | $140 / hr | $85 / hr |
| Non-SA, Non-BU Groups | $150 / hr | $90 / hr |
Late nite surcharge: +$10/hr for service beginning or ending after midnight. All rates are billed per hour.
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Cancellation Fee |
|---|---|
| 7 or more days prior | No charge |
| 4 – 6 days prior | 25% of estimated cost |
| 1 – 3 days prior | 50% of estimated cost |
| Under 24 hours | Full estimated cost |
How to Request a Charter
- Download the Charter Request Form (PDF), and fill it out completely.
- Email the completed form to pr@occtransport.org.
- Your charter will be placed in pending status after the PR Coordinator confirms the charter.
- Staff availability is confirmed no later than 2 weeks before your trip date. You will be notified whether the charter is accepted or denied.