Leasing Info


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Jean’s Bus Leasing

LEASING INFORMATION

The daily leasing rate applies to every day the vehicle is used, regardless if it is a travel day or an off day.  There are no exceptions to this rule. The leasing contract will outline the payment schedule.

Coaches range from $275.00 per day up to $700.00 plus per day.  The rates are seasonal.  If pulling a trailer, an additional $25.00 per day will be added to lease rate.

There is an EXTRA charge for all the following services:

DRIVER RATE: $185.00 PER DAY EVERY DAY OF THE LEASE.  There are no exceptions.  If the driver is agreeable to any extras, such as pulling a trailer, an additional charge of $20.00 per day will be charged for the driver.

The driver is always to receive a single hotel room on a daily basis.  Travel expenses for the driver to go to and from the hotel is the responsibility of the Leasing party.  If driver elects not to go to hotel, then a $75.00 hotel buyout is arranged. 

Any drive of 450 miles or more is considered an OVERDRIVE.  Overdrives are charged in 200 mile increments after the first 450 miles.  Example:  451-651-851-1001, then every 100 miles 1101, 1201, etc.

In addition, if any excessive wait time or intimidating weather and road conditions persist, an hourly rate of $50.00 for each single hour over 10 hours in succession, will be charged. 

The driver is to be paid in CASH every seven (7) days IN ADVANCE, unless otherwise arranged before hand. 

DEADHEAD: Deadhead is the travel time from the origination point of the coach to the tour’s PICK UP location, as well as, the travel time returning from the tour’s DROP OFF location to the coach destination.  Most tours have a DEADHEAD charge inclusive of the driver’s wages, fuel, and the coach lease rate.  The deadhead charge for the coach lease prior to your tour will be included in your first payment, and the same on the drop-off return trip.

INSURANCE: The lease includes $5,000,000.00 policy for occupants.

INCIDENTAL CHARGES: Throughout the tour, the group will be responsible for specific routine maintenance charges performed by the driver or shop as follows…

GENERATOR SERVICE: Every 100 hours of use at $40.00 per 100 hours of use. 

EXTERIOR COACH WASH: A coach wash is done at least once, unless there is severe weather, then possibly twice weekly.  The cost is $50.00 for a 45 foot coach.

LINENS:  Weekly if requested at $50.00 per service.

MAIN ENGINE / TRANSMISSION SERVICE:  At the rate of $0.06 per mile

LUBRICATION:  $40.00 per service, unless inclement weather, then as needed.

SATELLITE-DSS DISH:  Coaches equipped with in-motion dishes $10.00 per day.

INTERIOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING:  A complete end of the tour carpet, upholstery, comforters, and all surface and trash removal cleaning will be done at the completion of each tour.  One to Six days (1-6) at $200.00.  Seven days (7) or longer $350.00.  Excessive smoking, $500.00.

FUEL COST: A cash float of $1,500.00 should be advanced to the driver AT THE START OF THE TOUR to cover fuel and incidentals as needed and replenished at $500.00.  Documentation and receipts should be settled at that time.  Final float receipts will be documented and settled one day (1) day prior to arriving at DROP OFF location.

USING THE COACH AS A HOTEL: If a group is living on the coach:  Every 15 days they must evacuate the coach for a specific amount of time, worked out in advance with the road manager, to allow JEAN’S BUS SERVICE, INC. to perform any needed maintenance and interior and exterior repairs.  The group will arrange and provide any and all necessary TRANSPORTATION and ACCOMMODATIONS for all of its members at this time and at NO EXPENSE to JEAN’S BUS SERVICE, INC.