How to Navigate Last-minute Bus Booking Situations | 3S Transport

While we all want our plans to be finalised well ahead of time, last-minute plans are unfortunately, part and parcel of life. You may be tasked with organising a business trip on a short notice, or have decided to go on an impromptu getaway; circumstances beyond your control. In these circumstances, securing adequate transportation arrangements like a bus rental in Singapore could be tricky as rentals are often reserved days or even weeks in advance. Nevertheless, if you wish to expedite your bus rental process and increase the chances of you securing your reservation, here are some tips to help you along the way.

Know Your Route and the Number of Passengers

This is something basic that should be done even if you’re short on time. Have a concrete plan on where you’ll be picked up from, how many stops, if any, you’d want to make throughout the journey, and finalise the number of people who will be coming on board. The latter is particularly important as it will help you determine the kind of bus rental in Singapore that you’ll need. For instance, a coach bus would suit a large group going on a long trip best, while a shuttle bus in Singapore would be more ideal as a shuttle fleet to and from an event venue. 

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Be Flexible and Manage Expectations

Last-minute bookings have their downsides, and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to find a bus that has all the amenities you’re looking for, or that you’ll be able to find a booking for the exact time that you’ve requested. Here at 3S Transport’s private bus company in Singapore, we will do all we can to accommodate last-minute bookings, but it’s not always possible to match what you’re looking for to the letter. This is why it’s important that you bear these constraints in mind and allow more room for flexibility and changes in itinerary if you want your trip to be satisfying. This could mean anything from pushing back your departure time by a few hours, or accepting a bus rental that doesn’t have everything, but is still able to transport you and your group smoothly.

Finalise and Communicate Your Itinerary

Once you’ve figured out your itinerary, be sure to communicate that with our booking specialist who will then confirm all the details for your bus rental in Singapore. You should also have the contact information of both the representative you’re liaising with, as well as the bus driver, should there be hiccups before, during, or even after the trip. Once the details have been finalised, be sure to also communicate that to the rest of your group.

Ensure You Have Everything Packed

The last thing you need on the day of the trip itself is the realisation that you or someone else in the group has forgotten to bring something important, further delaying the trip. Do your part to ensure that the bus rental in Singapore remains incident-free by thoroughly checking if you’ve packed all that you’re required to — get the rest of the group to do the same as well. For instance, if your trip is going to be a long one, perhaps it would be wise to bring along a portable charger for your phone. In any case, our customer service team would be more than happy to advise based on their extensive experience with different kinds of trips. 

Last-minute bus rental bookings can be tricky, but with some flexibility on your end, and a dedication to go the extra mile to fulfil your requirements on ours, you can leave your worries at the door when you rent with us. For more information about our services, please visit our website.