Terms and Conditions - Colt Executive Travel
1. Passenger’s are NOT TO SMOKE. This is a strictly non-smoking vehicle hire, anyone caught smoking will be evicted from the vehicle, (it is against the LAW to smoke on a non-smoking hired vehicle, therefore the offender is liable for prosecution), the vehicle will stop and will not continue its journey until the offence has been stopped. The HIRER is fully responsible for this booking and the control of passenger’s whilst on the vehicle.
2. A charge may be imposed if a delay for start of journey is delayed by more than 15 minutes, as this could result in a delay on subsequent/pre-booked vehicle hire. Colt Executive Travel can refuse to continue the booking if the delay is so long that they would subsequently be late for other hire work.
3. Driver can refuse to transport any passenger that he/she feels could be a danger/nuisance to other passengers, or himself/herself.
4. Passengers will not consume food (such as chips/burgers, greasy foods) or drink any alcoholic drinks on vehicle. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be allowed at the driver’s discretion. Rubbish must be kept under control of Hirer.
5. Colt Executive Travel will not be held responsible for any delay or lateness getting to your destination which is outside their control, i.e. traffic jam, weather conditions, passengers not on time for pick up etc.
6. Airports Only - If delayed longer than 1 hour of return time stated, passengers may have to wait for bus pick up. A vehicle will be arranged to pick passengers up as soon as possible (if not on time). If landing date on invoice is incorrect the Hirer will be liable for additional cost if the vehicle is resent on corrected date. It is the Hirer responsibility to give correct return land details when booking, any changes Hirer will be sent revised invoice. Payment must be paid prior to departure from airport.
7. Passengers not on time for booked return time may be left behind if driver cannot wait.
8. Other Hire - Vehicle will not wait beyond 15 minutes of return time stated unless prior arrangement with office/driver. A charge of £10.00 for every extra half hour beyond time is chargeable either on night or by follow up invoice. If not paid on night then driver can refuse to transport late passengers on the return journey.
9. No money will be refunded if vehicle passengers do not wait for return pick up vehicle, this will be classed as a breach of contract. Full or balance of invoice must be paid to driver prior to departure to destination. No money will be refunded if passengers do not wait for return pick up vehicle due to any unforeseen circumstance (i.e. emergency), this will be classed as a breach of contract. Passengers to understand the procedure of where to pick up the vehicle on the return/landing trip. Please ask driver if any doubt about your return pick up point.
10. Any passengers sick on bus (due to alcoholic indulgence) the Hirer will be charged £250.00 for valeting. If future bookings are jeopardised, a further charge will be incurred to cover replacement vehicle hire.
11. Parking charges not allowed in price above (i.e. races, day trips etc) unless otherwise stated.
12. All passengers aboard any of our Buses are require by law to where their seatbelts for the whole duration of any journey. It is law that all passengers must wear seat belts unless exempt to do so with appropriate documentation.
13. Colt Executive Travel cannot guarantee type of vehicles booked due to circumstances outside their control i.e. breakdown. Where necessary other vehicles will be replaced to cover booking.
14. The HIRER is responsible for any damage caused to vehicle or appliances within the vehicle by HIRER or HIRER'S passengers. The HIRER will be invoiced for any such damage and where available, a direct payment from any Credit/Debit/Switch etc card used for said hire, will be taken by Colt Executive Travel to pay mentioned invoice. If payment is unable to be taken then Colt Executive will expect full payment within 10 days of date of invoice or Court Action will be taken.
