FAQ: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Do you sell one-way tickets?
- A: No. You must purchase a roundtrip ticket. You may, however, be able to purchase a one-way ticket from another student who has already purchased a roundtrip ticket.
- Q: Can I reach you by phone?
- A: Yes. Please send an email to cbbus (at) hotmail (dot) com and we will provide you with a contact number.
- Q: Do you offer refunds?
- A: No, once you have been confirmed for a seat on the bus, you cannot get a refund. We do, however, allow you to sell your seat to another student. Money transaction would be between you and the student. Once the seat is “sold,” you will send us an email with the name and contact information of the person that will be taking your place. Once you have received confirmation that the switch has been made, the transaction has been completed.
- Q: How can I sell my seat?
- A: Try resources at Cornell University regarding student life. If the bus is sold out, we keep a running list of students looking to buy a ticket. Email us and we can pass along their contact information to you.
- Q: Do you keep a waitlist?
- A: Yes. If the bus is sold out, we do keep a list of students wanting to buy a seat. Please Note: the only thing we do with the waitlist is to pass along the contact information of students on that list to current passengers who are looking to sell their seat.
- Q: Are there luggage requirements?
- A: Yes, please refer to our Bus Policy.
- Q: What information will I receive through email?
- A: First, you will receive a confirmation from cbbus@hotmail.com that your order and payment have been processed. Second, a week before the bus trip departs, the student coordinator will send out a more detailed email regarding that particular bus trip. Please Note: emails will only be sent to the addresses listed on the Order Form you submit.
- Q: I filled out the order form electronically and submitted payment, Paypal has confirmed my payment. Is that proof that I have a seat on the bus trip?
- A: No. You must receive a confirmation from cbbus@hotmail.com which will guarantee your seat. this may take a few days after you have made your paypal payment. If a bus has been sold out, and you were able to purchase a seat before we posted a “sold out” notification, your money will be refunded and you will be placed on the waitlist.
- Q: Can I still purchase a seat if I do not want to pay by credit card or PayPal?
- A: Yes. Send us a check payable to CB-Bus and print out the order form. Mail both items to CB-Bus, P.O. Box 342117, W. Bethesda, MD 20827. We suggest you send us an email to let us know you're doing so.
- Q: In what order do you process bus orders?
- A: We process the bus orders in the order that we receive full payment.