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.