How It Works

How Trip Activation Works

We only run trips when enough people want to go. That keeps prices low and means you are never charged for a trip that does not happen.

Effective Date: February 2026

What Is Trip Activation?

Every trip has a minimum number of riders needed to run. When enough people reserve seats and we hit that minimum, the trip activates — meaning it is officially a go. If we do not reach the minimum, the trip does not run and nobody is charged.

When Am I Charged?

Your card is securely saved when you book, but you are not charged at that time. There is no temporary hold, no authorization, and no pending transaction.

Once the trip activates:

Your card is charged the full booking amount
You receive a confirmation via email and text
Your seat is locked in for the trip

What If the Trip Does Not Activate?

Your card is never charged
Your reservation expires automatically
You are notified via email and/or text

There is nothing to cancel and nothing to refund. It is completely risk-free.

Activation Timeline

Trips activate when the rider minimum is reached. This typically happens in the days leading up to the event. Each trip page shows a live progress bar so you can see how close it is to activating.

Notifications

You will always know what is happening with your trip:

Trip Activates

Card charged, seat confirmed

Doesn't Activate

No charge, auto-cancelled

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Departure Reminders

24hr, 2hr, and 1hr alerts

Cancellations After Activation

Since no charge occurs until activation, there is nothing to refund beforehand. After a trip has activated:

TimeframeRefund
72+ hours before departureFull refund
24 – 72 hours50% refund
Less than 24 hoursNo refund
No-showsNo refund

For complete terms, see our Terms of Service.

Why We Use This Model

💰Lower per-seat pricing for you
🚌No empty buses burning fuel
📅Efficient scheduling & guaranteed group sizes
🛡Zero financial risk to the rider

Questions?

If you have any questions about how Trip Activation works, we are happy to explain.

Transportation services are provided by JAC Transportation LLC, a licensed motor carrier. For full legal terms, see our Terms of Service.