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NewsOctober 21, 2021

FlixMobility Acquires Greyhound

The purchase brings together FlixBus’ innovative global technology and shared mobility expertise with Greyhound’s iconic nationwide presence and experience, creating a company that will be better able to service the needs of intercity bus travelers in the U.S.

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NewsJune 11, 2021

Greyhound Extends Icomera's Contract for On-Board Entertainment Solution

In 2020, the entire North American Greyhound fleet was upgraded with Icomera's X-Series wireless Internet connectivity gateway, which offers the potential to host a range of other passenger-experience-related applications.

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NewsJune 1, 2021

Chaddick Institute's Schwieterman Discusses Road Ahead for Intercity Motorcoach

On the latest episode of METROspectives, he also touches on Greyhound’s decision to cease Canadian operations, how FlixBus is continuing its growth in the U.S., and more.

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PodcastsMay 28, 2021

The Long Haul Ahead for Intercity Bus Operators with Joseph Schwieterman

Learn about the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development's annual report of the scheduled motorcoach sector, Greyhound's decision to cease Canadian operations, and what the future holds for traditional major players in the market.

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NewsMay 24, 2021

PWT Reaffirms Commitment to Intercity Bus Services

As the intercity bus industry continues to deal with the effects of the pandemic, Pacific Western Transportation plans to fill the gaps in service through its Red Arrow and Ebus brands.

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NewsMay 17, 2021

Greyhound Ceases Canadian Operations

The pandemic, and required travel restrictions to help keep Canadians safe, brought a further dramatic drop of approximately 95% of normal volumes before operations were fully suspended in May 2020.

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ArticlesApril 15, 2021

The Road for Intercity Bus Lines Riddled with Hazards Until Summer

Cash shortfalls will make the next four or five months a tumultuous time, particularly for scheduled bus lines with asset-intensive business models.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

Treacherous Times — but also Optimism — for Intercity Bus Lines: DePaul Study

A new study on the intercity bus industry includes a stern warning: that a major carrier (or perhaps some combination of smaller carriers), could dramatically downsize service, or even shut down entirely this coming year if demand doesn’t rebound more rapidly than now anticipated.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

Greyhound requiring masks on all buses, launches new sanitizing efforts

Cloth face coverings made from common materials can be used as a public health measure in place of face masks.

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ArticlesApril 6, 2020

3 Big Trends Changing Intercity Bus Travel

With FlixBus continuing to grow, competition amongst the big three continues to increase, while operations are partnering to solve the first-, last-mile issues by leveraging technology.

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