Month: May 2020

Transportation options for your wedding

Last Updated on 08/15/2024 by kd-admin

You have a lot to worry about on your wedding day. One thing you don’t have to be concerned about is how to get your bridal party, family, and guests from point A to point B. By setting up private transportation services in advance, you can ensure that wedding-day logistics won’t be a problem.

When you should hire transportation for your wedding

The level of transportation you provide on your wedding day will depend largely on your venue and the number of out-of-town guests. If the ceremony and the reception are in one place or close together, it’s not uncommon for cars to be hired for the bridal party only. However, there are some circumstances in which you will want to provide shuttles or buses. Those circumstances include:

  • The ceremony and the reception are more than 30 minutes apart
  • The venue is more than 30 minutes from the hotel where most guests will be staying
  • A destination wedding
  • Lots of out-of-town guests
  • A venue that is hard to find
  • A bride and groom who prefer to provide safe after-wedding transportation
  • A family reunion

Your wedding transportation options

You’ll find many choices for transporting you, your wedding party, and your guests. To determine which option is right for your big day, you will need to consider how many people you will need to use ride services, when services will be needed, and how much you want to budget for transportation. With those factors considered, some of your options include:

Luxury Sedan

A luxury sedan can be a comfortable and elegant way for the bride and groom to make their way from the wedding venue to the reception and to shuttle them home after the reception has ended.

SUV

An SUV can be used to accommodate a bridal party or key family members, like the mother and father of the bride and groom.

Minivan

A complimentary minivan can provide safe transport for those who might have problems with transportation due to age or disability.

Passenger Vans

Passenger vans can accommodate between 11 and 14 passengers, so they make an ideal transportation option for larger bridal parties. Passenger vans can also be used to provide airport shuttles if there are large groups of out-of-town guests expected.

Mini Bus

Depending on the model, mini buses can accommodate between 18 and 30 passengers. They can be used to create a shuttle between venues and hotel accommodations. They are also a popular option for brides and grooms looking for a fun way to travel with their entire wedding party.

Charter Bus

When the wedding venue is farther away, and most guests will need to be transported, charter buses can move large groups so transportation is seamless and people aren’t left waiting for shuttles.

With so much to coordinate for your big day, you don’t need to let transportation cause you stress. Organize the right mix of cars, shuttles, or buses to fit your guests’ needs and to save you from additional worry on your wedding day.

How to safely use private transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Last Updated on 12/19/2025 by kd-admin

For people who use public transportation or ride-sharing services to get to and from work or run errands, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a dangerous situation. Warnings have been issued against using crowded subways and buses, ride-sharing apps, and taxis that can’t guarantee that vehicles have been safely disinfected between passengers.

Private transportation services provide a safer alternative. With private transportation, you can reduce your exposure to other passengers. Because rides are scheduled, companies have time to sanitize car interiors between passengers. Here is what you need to know when hiring a car or shuttle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Precautions to take when using private transportation services

Private transportation is safer than riding buses or subways or using car-sharing services like Lyft and Uber. Cars can be cleaned between trips, and you’re not exposed to groups of other people while traveling. Even though it is a safer way to travel, there are some precautions you should take when using private transportation services to protect you and your driver from COVID-19. Precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include:

  • Wearing a mask during transport
  • Sitting in the backseat of a car or as far away from the driver or other passengers as possible in larger vehicles
  • Being careful not to touch your face
  • Offering to handle your bags
  • Avoiding carpooling
  • Washing your hands as soon as possible after exiting the vehicle
  • Staying home if you don’t feel well, if you have a fever, or if you have other symptoms that could be COVID-19

How KD Elite is working to keep our passengers safe

KD Elite is offering essential transportation to passengers during this difficult time. As we do so, we are committed to doing all we can to keep our drivers and passengers safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition to following CDC guidelines for transportation companies, we are:

  • Screening all drivers for COVID-19 symptoms before they report to work each day
  • Disinfecting the interiors of our vehicles between every trip
  • Stocking our cars with hand sanitizer
  • Limiting staff interaction by having all operation staff work from home

We understand that, for many people, leaving their homes for necessary tasks like doctor’s appointments and grocery shopping provides a fair amount of anxiety. Professional car services, like those offered by KD Elite, can help reduce exposure to COVID-19 when you need to venture from your home. We’re dedicated to doing all we can to keep you safe. When you combine some common-sense safety measures with the precautions we’re taking with our staff and vehicles, you can run needed errands, make it to doctor’s appointments, or head to work safely.