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[quote=Anonymous]Schools in Montgomery County use MCPS buses if transportation is needed between about 9:30 and 1:30. If transportation is needed before or after this window, private buses are needed. The county has a list of approved charter bus companies that may be used for field trips. Schools are only allowed to use the services of the companies on the list. Additionally, schools are required to obtain three estimates before submitting a request to use a specific company. This year’s list has fewer companies compared to last year’s list. The prices went up significantly this school year across the board. I needed transportation for nine hours, and received quotes as high as $3,300, not including “the customary gratuity.” The gratuity thing seems to be new this year with a few of the charter companies. Add in the admittance fee to your destination, and the overall cost per student becomes quite high. [/quote]
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