Booking Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions for party bus hire bookings with The Party Bus
About Our Service
The Party Bus is operated by North West Prestige Travel, a fully licensed and insured transport operator. We provide luxury party bus hire services throughout the North West including Greater Manchester and Lancashire, maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
1. Booking Process
- All bookings must be made by persons aged 18 or over
- A deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking
- Full payment is required 48 hours before the hire period
- Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of deposit and signed booking form
- We reserve the right to refuse any booking at our discretion
2. Payment Terms
Payment Schedule
- • 50% deposit required at booking
- • Remaining balance due 48 hours before hire
- • Security deposit may be required (refundable)
- • Late payment may result in booking cancellation
- All costs are inclusive of VAT where applicable
- Payments can be made by bank transfer, card, or cash (prior arrangement)
- Additional charges may apply for extra services or overtime
- Fuel surcharges may apply for bookings over 50 miles from our base
3. Cancellation Policy
Customer Cancellation
- • 30+ days: Full refund minus £50 admin fee
- • 14-29 days: 50% refund
- • 7-13 days: 25% refund
- • Less than 7 days: No refund
Company Cancellation
- • Full refund if we cancel
- • Alternative vehicle offered where possible
- • Force majeure events excluded
- • 48 hours notice minimum
Note: Cancellations due to COVID-19 or government restrictions will be handled individually and may qualify for full refund or rescheduling.
4. Vehicle and Equipment
- Our party bus is fully licensed under VOSA regulations
- Maximum capacity: 20 passengers (seated)
- All safety equipment is provided and must be used as directed
- Customers are responsible for any damage to the vehicle or equipment
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle
- We reserve the right to refuse service if vehicle is misused
5. Customer Responsibilities
⚠️ Important Requirements
- • All passengers must be aged 18+ for alcohol service
- • Lead booker responsible for all passengers
- • Valid ID required for all passengers
- • Compliance with driver instructions mandatory
- Ensure all passengers behave responsibly and legally
- No illegal substances or activities permitted
- Excessive intoxication may result in journey termination
- Damage to vehicle will be charged to the lead booker
- Clean-up charges apply for excessive mess
6. Insurance and Liability
- We maintain comprehensive public liability insurance
- All vehicles are fully insured for passenger carrying
- Customers are advised to have their own personal insurance
- We are not liable for personal belongings left in the vehicle
- Maximum liability is limited to the value of the booking
- Force majeure events are excluded from liability
7. Service Standards
✅ What's Included
- • Professional chauffeur service
- • Fully equipped party bus
- • Sound system and lighting
- • Complimentary water
- • Red carpet service
❌ Not Included
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Venue entry fees
- • Gratuities
- • Additional stops (charged extra)
- • Waiting time beyond agreed
8. Complaints and Disputes
We are committed to providing excellent service. If you have any complaints:
- Contact us within 48 hours of your booking
- Provide detailed information about the issue
- We will investigate and respond within 7 working days
- Unresolved disputes may be referred to mediation
- Legal disputes are subject to English law
9. Data Protection
We collect and process personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations. Your information is used solely for booking purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle your data.
10. Contact Information
For all booking enquiries and support:
The Party Bus
North West Prestige Travel
Phone: 01204 953 111
Email: bookings@thepartybuscompany.co.uk
Website: northwestprestigetravel.com
Operating Hours: Monday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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