01607458

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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/174689.aspx

In this article, the general manager of BoltBus, Dallas, Texas, traces the history of Greyhound and the introduction of BoltBus, Greyhound Express, Greyhound Connect, and QuickLink. The author describes the demographic changes that led to the company’s expansion of scope from rural and long-haul trips to urban center–to–urban center trips. Topics addressed also include adapting curbside features, service amenities, and technology advances.

English

pp 11-15

2016-5

TR News

Digital/other

Figures; Photos

Bus transit; Bus transportation; Bus travel; Demographics; History; In transit passenger services; Intercity transportation; Technological innovations

Greyhound Lines

History; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

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