Articles tagged “buses”

BusBud intends to use the funding to expand its number of employees, and its breadth of bus-schedule coverage. "Your worldwide bus travel companion" can now get a bit more global.

Combine ambitions borne out of the privatization of public transportation, throw in an economic crisis, and add a bit of Branson-related drama, and you have a company that's struggling under billions of debt.

It was only a matter of time before bus companies caught on to airlines’ profit-driving ways, but price plays a large factor for travelers deciding between the two so Greyhound would be foolish to match airlines’ peak prices.

There are lots of ways to get from here to there, and new bus services such as Megabus, with free Wi-Fi (admittedly spotty), cheap fares, and a 50-pound luggage allowance, are providing convenience and real competition.

Backpackers and hardened travelers have been looking forward to being among the first to ride all the way through, and despite security concerns and permits involved, we hope this one actually launches.

Bus and Amtrak are definitely great alternatives (or even first choices) in short haul travel, especially along U.S. eastern corridor, and the industry orgs & companies should step up their marketing in the coming days.

Air passenger rights have attracted much attention and lawmaking in recent years while bus travel was largely overlooked. Its rebound in popularity is already bringing consumers’ issues to the forefront.

No, seriously Fung Wah. Cut it out. You're making Carnival look safe and reliable.

When your product smells like old flip flops and stale french fries and your promised internet connection and power outlets don't work, you do tend to perform lower than your parent company would like.