Anytime the school district has a part in arranging such transportation a certain amount of responsibility is also retained for the health and safety of the students. Only companies on the Authorized Carrier List may be used. There are various levels and types of insurance requirements based on the carrier's size, vehicle capacity, etc. No special arrangements are required if a Public Transit Authority Bus is to be used. The best way to decide which firm to use is by asking staff members from another school what their experience has shown.
Word of mouth can weed out any carrier providing poor service.
All decisions pertaining to the operation of a motorcoach will be made by the driver based on legal requirements and company policy. Allowing food and drinks inside a charter vehicle is a privilege granted by the charter company and may be rescinded at the discretion of the driver. Chaperones are responsible to see that the vehicle is left clean and tidy at the end of the trip. Deviations from the itinerary may result in extra charges, or may be determined to be impossible if they conflict with the legal requirements for the driver or for the charter company. Student behavior is the responsibility of the chaperones.