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Have You Ever Wondered How Buses Came to Be?

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Have You Ever Wondered How Buses Came to Be?

Seeing a need for greater groups of people wishing to travel together, the bus came to be in the early 1800s. Short for “omnibus,” from the Latin word for “[carriage] for all,” initial versions of the bus used actual horses for their “horsepower,” before becoming the larger, safer, and faster steam-driven English stagecoaches. After steam, the bus used electricity as its catalyst on the roads. It wasn’t until close to 1900 that the first combustible engine bus, or motorbus, saw its advent. Over time, buses have become even larger, more powerful, versatile modes of transportation for passengers all over the globe, making the need for hybrid, fuel cell, electric, and even compressed natural gas options to be created to allay rising fuel costs and environmental concerns.

The most familiar type of bus is the single-deck rigid bus (or motorbus or trolleybus), which indicates it has a single, rigid chassis, and typically is used in public transportation. There is also the double-decker, commonly identified from its use in England, as well as the articulated bus, with two rigid sections joined by a pivoting joint—both options for a higher passenger capacity. These buses are used in many ways: city transport, coach transport, school transport, privately, for tourism, or even for political campaigns or concert tours.

What you see now in our Atlantic Coast Charter fleet is not the bus of yesteryear. While you’ll find amenities like:

  • Reclining seats
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Power outlets
  • On-board restrooms
  • Large storage areas
  • Music and television options
  • Vehicles with ADA compliance
  • Sofa lounge areas

Bus design has come a long way, as most of these options, or none of them, in fact, would have been found on the first iterations of the bus.

Upgrades in charter bus design have become a cost-effective and comfortable way to travel in style as a large group, for everyone to enjoy the amenities listed above, but also peace of mind with regards to safety and reliability. Schools and educational facilities consistently use charter companies to transport children and sports teams, while corporations, private groups, companies, or social clubs continually use us for events, conferences, touring, as a go-between from multiple locations, or for other recreational or professional needs.

If you have charter bus rental needs in Maryland or the nearby area, consider Atlantic Coast Charters. Our past and passions are rooted in dependable, well-appointed bus transportation. Charter buses are here for the long haul, and we look forward to transporting you now and into the future! For charter bus rental prices, please contact us.

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