Royal Coach Tours

Family owned and operated since 1960, Royal Coach Tours is the premier provider of luxury motorcoach transportation for San Jose, Silicon Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area.   Over the years, the company has continued to grow its fleet and a loyal client base—and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon!    Royal Coach Tours works hard to ensure that every client gets the “ROYAL” treatment and that every journey is magical. Whether driving for local tour groups or out-of-state excursions, RCT goes to great lengths to make guests feel safe and at home on their adventures. The company’s large fleet of 76 vehicles provides versatility and convenience for groups of every size, from simple airport transfers to large school functions like Grad Nite trips to Disneyland. Royal Coach Tours tells its clients, “We’ll take care of the logistics—so you can take care of the fun!”   Driven to Succeed   For most guests, the fun starts with their driver. Royal Coach Tours has a rigorous screening process to hire drivers who are reliable and experienced—and who also have energy and enthusiasm to help foster fun-filled excursions. Drivers study and plan out their routes before every trip to make sure guests enjoy a smooth trip and arrive at their destination safely and on time.   Royal Coach Tours knows that its drivers are the keys to the company’s success and try to make sure they feel like family. RCT has a long tradition of giving paid birthdays off to their employees as well as celebrating all holidays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. CEO Greg Gallup contacts every single employee to wish them a happy birthday and thank them for their loyal years of service.  General Manager, Earl Reed, has been with RCT for 22 years and part of his job is to listen to employee concerns.  He believes in treating everyone as family and has a name plate on his desk that says, “Director of Smiles.”  Thanks to personal touches like these, RCT enjoys one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.   The trophy case at Royal Coach Tours is another testament to the company’s commitment to excellence. California Bus Association (CBA) has acknowledged RCT drivers Philip Jetson and Angel Gonzalez with Outstanding Driver Awards and the company’s SPAB Certified Trainer, Candida Hemphill, as Trainer of the Year for the last 3 years in a row.           Safety First   Royal Coach Tours strives to keep miles ahead of the industry when it comes to safety.  Owners, Sandy Allen and Dan Smith said, “It’s all about striving every day to provide the best and safest service possible.  This is true whether our passengers are school children, senior citizens or members of a high-profile college or professional sports team.”  All of the company’s buses are equipped with the top integrated safety technology, including Event Data Recorders, Fire Suppression Systems, and Tire Pressure and Temperature Monitoring Systems.  Additionally, RCT has created a pre-trip safety video for all passengers to learn what to do in case of an emergency. Royal Coach Tours has an outstanding FMCSA safety rating and has received numerous CBA awards, including the Safety Management Award.        Safety and service go hand in hand, and Royal Coach Tours has an outstanding maintenance facility to provide the highest level of mechanically sound vehicles for our passengers. RCT’s award-winning maintenance team performs scheduled preventive inspections of all 76 coaches. Steve Tesconi, who was recently named Mechanic of the Year by the CBA, said, “Safety is not a concept but a culture—and we are committed to providing the best.”   The Royal Treatment   From private parties and sports teams to corporate shuttles and school field trips, Royal Coach Tours takes guests where ever they need to go in style.  The company has a long track record of serving top professional and college sports teams as well as high school and youth sports. In the last five years, the company has expanded its employee shuttle programs for the high-tech companies of Silicon Valley.   Royal Coach Tour’s fleet includes a range of motor coaches in different sizes and configurations. All vehicles are meticulously maintained and loaded with amenities to ensure that guests have a comfortable, safe and enjoyable ride.  The company recently added Wi-Fi to all of its coaches for riders’ convenience.     Giving Back   Allen and Smith, are strong believers in giving back to the local community and take pride in supporting several non-profit organizations. One favorite holiday event is “Shop with A Cop,” where children are each assigned to a police officer, who takes them to Target and pushes the cart while the children pick out Christmas presents for themselves and for their families. Another fun event is “Christmas for Kids,” where donated clothes and necessities are given to children in need. Owner Sandy Allen takes part every year.   Throughout the year, Royal Coach Tours also proudly supports the fight against breast cancer by putting the Pink Ribbon on its coaches. The company also donates coaches to the Fallen Officer Foundation to help respect and honor the brave men and women that keep us all safe.          Moving Forward   With more than 57 years on the road, Royal Coach Tours is still looking ahead. The company will soon roll out a brand-new website, with a dynamic and responsive design that will be more usable and engaging for prospective clients. The company has also recently partnered with different Bay Area cities to offer new sightseeing destinations and wine tasting trips.   With its loyal workforce and outstanding reputation for safety, reliability and superior customer service, there’s no stopping Royal Coach Tours!