Springfield, Mass.-based Peter Pan Bus Lines is adding 775 additional motorcoaches to its regular service offerings to accommodate Thanksgiving travelers. Peak travel times, which began Tuesday, November 21, continue through Sunday, November 26. During the Thanksgiving Day travel period, the company expects to transport 135,000 passengers systemwide, having added 30 additional buses to the Providence market schedule alone to accommodate the increased demand.
Peter Pan adds 775 buses to prep for holiday travel
Peak travel times, which began Tuesday, November 21, continue through Sunday, November 26.
November 21, 2006
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