3.6.1.All buses must be in very good condition and meet all Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration rules, regulations and guidelines as well as all applicable NJDOT or other State of New Jersey requirements for charter service. 3.6.2.CELL PHONE: Every bus provided must include a functioning cell phone held by the driver. The bus driver must be in possession of this cell phone at all times during the trip. The cell phone number must be provided at the time of pick-up to the Institution’s Staff member overseeing the trip. 3.6.3.All buses must be model year 2010 or newer and equipped with anti-lock brakes. 3.6.4.All buses must be extra-wide body, 102” buses, unless otherwise specified by the Athletic Department for a special need. 3.6.5.All buses must seat 46/47 passengers, unless otherwise specified by the respective Athletic Department for a special need. 3.6.6.All buses must have overhead air controls and audio/DVD video system. 3.6.7.The exterior of the buses must be well painted and clean with no sign of damage. 3.6.8.The interior of the buses must be clean with upholstery and flooring in good condition. 3.6.9.Restroom facility must be completely functioning and clean. Restrooms must be serviced as often as necessary to avoid offensive odors in the bus. 3.6.10. All buses must have functioning air conditioning and heating. 3.6.11. All buses must have interior overhead parcel racks. 3.6.12. All buses must have under the bus storage/luggage compartments with locks. 3.6.13. All buses must contain up-to-date maintenance records available on the bus for inspection by the Institution’s Staff. 3.6.14. Buses equipped with a functioning and up-to-date GPS system are preferred. 3.6.15. Buses equipped with functioning Wi-Fi are preferred.
