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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2011

Greyhound, Md. DOT to provide rural bus service

Launched the first phase of Greyhound Connect, a service linking rural communities between Baltimore and Wilmington, Del. with intercity bus transportation. Service is the result of a needs assessment conducted by the MDOT that identified regions within the state in need of daily, scheduled and affordable transportation.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2010

Report: Intercity bus use continues surge

For the third year in a row, the intercity bus service was the fastest growing mode of intercity transportation, outpacing air and rail transportation, the study reports. Intercity bus operations expanded by 6 percent in 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2010

ABA to Congress: Boost intercity bus’ role in transportation policies

The Association is conveying the message that intercity buses can be routed to meet unexpected or emergency traveler demand at a moment’s notice, and are tailored for the role of connecting to planes, trains and intra-city transit buses or light commuter rail.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2010

Germany may lift ban on intercity bus travel

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government plans to deregulate travel, which would legalize the service.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2010

Fullington Trailways launches intercity service

Manufactured by MCI, the new D4505 intercity coach features overhead parcel racks, individual air-flow controls, reading lights and power outlets to charge digital devices. The coach is also powered by clean-diesel engine technology.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

Megabus expands service

Passengers can begin booking travel at www.megabus.com for May 4 and beyond from newly added cities Pittsburgh and State College, Penn., Des Moines, Iowa and Iowa City, Iowa.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2010

Greyhound, INDOT, Miller Trailways launch Hoosier Ride

Since January, Hoosier Ride expanded into five regional fixed routes that are timed to connect with existing Greyhound national service in Evansville, Ind.; Indianapolis; Kalamazoo, Mich.; Louisville, Ky.; and South Bend, Ind.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2010

Study: Intercity bus continues growth, megabus serves 5M customers

According to DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, intercity bus service continues to rise in popularity. Since its Midwest launch in April 2006, megabus.com has continued to steadily expand and now serves 17 Midwest cities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2009

Anchor Trailways launches intercity service in Tenn.

The ATRunner will provide connections to specific Metro Transit buses as well as the Music City Star station in Donelson and Nashville International Airport.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Lessons learned from past rail accidents. CVS reimburses N.Y. MTA for overcharging staff. Bus travel rediscovered by young.

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