A Bus is Just a Bus... or is it?

When selecting the right transportation provider for your next meeting or event, planners face a myriad of available shuttle options. Should I work with a local transportation expert, or try to save a few bucks by working with a ‘traveling shuttle company’? The Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) has published an excellent white paper outlining the pitfalls when using a traveling shuttle company. The goal is educate planners on the value and benefits of using a local Destination Management Company (DMC) for this very critical meeting component. After all, knowledge of the destination is the most important factor when planning a safe and efficient shuttle.

Values and Benefits of Using a Local DMC vs. Working with a Traveling Shuttle Company (pdf, 105 KB)

Rotary International and On The Scene Shine in Sunny LA!

The Rotary International Annual Convention concluded this past June 14 through June 18 in Los Angeles with over 17,000 attendees. On The Scene operated and managed the entire convention shuttle encompassing 38 different hotels, 12 routes, ADA vehicles and over a dozen specialty vehicles.

In addition to the regular shuttle system, On The Scene operated two mass movement shuttles for the convention. One following a performance at the Nokia Theater for over 3,500 guests and a second mass move of nearly 7,000 guests to and from the Hollywood Bowl. The Los Angeles Convention Center confirmed that it was the single largest mass movement of people in the buildings history! Over 140 motor coaches were used to transport all of the guests in just over an hour from the bowl back to their hotels!

"Rotary International is a pleasure to work with for such a large shuttle program. There are numerous elements involved and happening at the same time that need to be orchestrated. Even with the NBA finals next door we were able to work together to move everyone on time and safely."-Jay Weidner, Director of Sales, On The Scene

Click here for complete 2008 Rotary International Convention coverage (courtesy of Rotary International)