Shuttle buses are popular at airports, casinos, and tourist areas, like town centers. They follow set routes and bring people to popular destinations. Some hotels provide shuttles for guests to get to and from nearby attractions. 

Here are some of the benefits of shuttle services:

They're Usually Free

While it's not always the case, many shuttles are available for free. That's because they're funded by other things you pay for, like airplane tickets, hotel reservations, amusement park tickets, etc. It's nice having a free transportation option, but there are situations when you might have to pay a small fee to ride on a shuttle. 

They Take You to the Most Important Spots

Unlike city buses, shuttles tend to go to the most popular destinations only. It makes it much faster to get around because you're not wasting time driving out of your way like you might have to with public transportation. If you're in a town famous for its large beach, the shuttle buses in the area will likely take you to that beach. 

They're Sometimes On-Demand

If you stay at a hotel with shuttle services, they sometimes sit in the parking lot until someone needs a ride somewhere. Instead of arriving at a particular location at a set time to catch a shuttle to your destination, you can simply request a ride in a shuttle from the concierge in the hotel lobby. You may be limited in where they will take you, usually the local airport, a casino, etc., but it's still a convenient amenity.  

No Need to Drink and Drive

Shuttle services often prevent folks from needing to drive their own vehicles places. In some cases, that might mean they don't have to drive after drinking alcohol, which can potentially save lives. When you're on vacation and want to get to and from the downtown area where all the bars and clubs are, but you don't want to drive yourself, a shuttle might be your best choice, if any are available. 

No Need to Park

Another way shuttle services are beneficial is you won't have to worry about parking when you take one somewhere. Some places have limited parking available, and you might have to walk long distances after parking your vehicle. When you take a shuttle, you won't need to find parking, and the bus will likely pull right up to your destination, so you won't have to walk long distances after arriving.