Ride together.
Pay less.
Party buses, Sprinter vans and shuttles for your crew. See the price per person in seconds.
Quote & ReserveRideshare for groups: party bus, van and shuttle
One upfront price for the whole group, split per person. Licensed local companies drive, and you pay the company directly.
Choose your ride
Your ride is reserved free
Licensed companies near you get your trip now. When one takes it, we email you its name, phone, license and insurance details. You pay the company directly.
Hire a private driver for your car.
Going out and don't want to drive home? Book a driver who drives your own car: to the party and back, a night out, a wedding or the airport. Starting at $125 an hour, 2-hour minimum. You pay the driver directly.
- A checked driver picks you up and drives your car
- Your car, your insurance: most car insurance covers a driver you allow to drive. Ask your insurance agent to be sure
- The driver is hired by you, like a personal chauffeur
General information, not legal or insurance advice. Rules differ by city and policy.
How it works
- Get your quoteEnter pickup, drop-off and your group size. You see the full price and the price per person right away.
- Bring your crewPick the van or bus that fits your group and reserve free. Split the cost with your friends.
- RideA licensed local company takes your trip and picks you up on time. You pay the company directly.
For every occasion
Tap one to start your quote.
Pick your ride
Starting prices in Texas. Bigger cities cost more. Enter your trip above for your exact price.
Luxury SUV
Sprinter party van
Party bus
Coach bus
Per person is one hour of the vehicle split by a full group. By the hour has a 2-hour minimum.
Cities
Tap your city to start. Rides are available anywhere a licensed company takes your trip.
Questions
How is the price per person worked out?
We take the full price for the van or bus and divide it by the number of people in your group. A Sprinter van for 2 hours in Austin is $300, so 14 friends pay about $21.43 each. Bigger groups pay less each.
Do we share the ride with strangers?
No. The van or bus is only for your group.
How do we pay?
Reserving on CarsTXT is free. You pay the company directly, and your group can split the cost any way you like. Tolls, parking, extra stops, extra time and gratuity are agreed with the company.
Who drives?
Independent, licensed party bus, limo, charter and shuttle companies. When a company takes your trip, we email you its name, phone, address, permit and insurance details.
Need a car for a few days, or a black car?
See Car Rental & Charter to rent a car from a local owner or book a black car or chauffeur.
Drive the party.
Keep what you earn.
Own a party bus or van? Become a partner. Want to drive? Apply to drive for partners near you.
The math, one bus
| Example month | Customers pay you | You keep on CarsTXT | Apps that take 40% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van, 8 trips × 3 h × $150 | $3,600 | $3,500.01 | $2,160 |
| Party bus, 8 trips × 4 h × $200 | $6,400 | $6,300.01 | $3,840 |
| Party bus, 16 trips × 4 h × $200 | $12,800 | $12,700.01 | $7,680 |
Rideshare membership: $99.99 a month, unlimited group trips, 0% commission. You keep 100% of what customers pay you. No promo codes.
How owners get trips
- Sign upAdd your company, your vehicles, photos, insurance and licenses.
- Get trips by emailEvery group trip near you for your vehicles, with the date, the group size and the price.
- Take it, drive it, get paidTake the trip on your ride board as a $99.99/mo member. The customer pays you directly. CarsTXT never takes a cut.
What you need
Licenses, step by step
What a party bus, van or shuttle company in Texas needs before taking paid trips. Tap a link to go to the official page.
- Get commercial auto insurance. Personal car insurance does not cover paid trips. Vans for 15 or fewer people: at least $250,000 when you sign up and $500,000 within 60 days. Buses: Texas requires $500,000 for 16 to 26 people and $5,000,000 for 27 or more. TxDMV insurance rules
- Get a USDOT number from the FMCSA. You need it to carry paying passengers across state lines (vehicles for more than 8 people), and Texas asks for it when you register. Do I need a USDOT number?
- Register with TxDMV if any vehicle is built for more than 15 people, counting the driver. You get a TxDMV number. Get a TxDMV number
- Get your city permit. Most big cities license limo, charter and party bus companies and their vehicles: AustinHoustonDallasSan Antonio Other cities: call city hall and ask about "vehicle for hire" or limousine permits.
- Check your drivers. Every driver needs a valid license, a clean record and a background check, plus a city chauffeur permit where the city asks for one. Only bus drivers (16 or more people) need a CDL with passenger (P) endorsement and a DOT medical card.
- Put the CarsTXT decal on, then sign up below.
A "not for hire" sign does not make paid rides legal. If you take money for rides, you need the insurance and permits above.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and differ by city. Check with your city, TxDMV and your insurance agent before you take paid trips.
Become a partner in 4 steps
- Apply belowYour company, vehicles, photos, insurance and licenses.
- Sign and paySign the Rideshare Partner Agreement and start your $99.99 monthly membership.
- Add CarsTXT brandingPut the CarsTXT decal or magnet on your bus or van.
- Go liveGet group trips by email and take them on your ride board.
You're listed!
Already a partner? Open your ride board
Drive group trips. Get paid per trip.
CarsTXT partners (party bus, van and shuttle companies) need good drivers for nights out, weddings, game days, concerts and airport groups. Apply once and we match you with partners near you. You choose your days.
What drivers need
Licenses, step by step
What you need to drive paid trips in Texas. Tap a link to go to the official page.
- A valid driver's license. A regular Texas license (Class C) is enough to drive cars, SUVs and vans for up to 15 people, counting the driver.
- Driving a bus? Only then you need a CDL. Vehicles built for 16 or more people (counting the driver) need a commercial driver's license with a passenger (P) endorsement from Texas DPS, and a DOT medical card from a certified medical examiner. Which CDL do I need? · Find a DOT medical examiner
- Your city chauffeur or driver permit. Most big cities ask drivers of limos, charters and party buses for their own permit. How to get one:
- Austin: apply online with the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (Mobility Services), get the form notarized in Travis County, send your driving record for the last 3 years, pay $35, then pass a short written test in person at 1501 Toomey Road. Apply for an Austin chauffeur permit
- Houston: limo and charter drivers need a City of Houston driver's license from the Vehicles for Hire office (Administration & Regulatory Affairs). Houston Vehicles for Hire
- Dallas: transportation-for-hire drivers get a driver permit from the Transportation Regulation Division. Dallas Transportation Regulation
- San Antonio: you must work for (or contract with) a permitted company. The company gives you an enrollee form, then you do a fingerprint background check with SAPD's Ground Transportation Unit. San Antonio Ground Transportation
- A clean driving record and a background check. Most city permits also ask for your driving record from the last 3 years.
- Apply below. We match you with partners near you.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change and differ by city. Check with your city and Texas DPS.
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- Ride now or ride later. Book for tonight or months ahead.
- Groups of 4 to 56. SUVs, Sprinter vans, party buses and coach buses.
- Add a stop on the way to pick up friends.
- Split the cost: see the price per person before you book.
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