Record numbers to travel by bus this Memorial Day

A new research report shows that the intercity bus industry is expected to see highest Memorial Day weekend ridership in 25 years, according to the American Bus Association.

The report, conducted by DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development with support from Vamoose Bus affiliate Wanderu.com, forecasts that as many as 1.8 million traveler will ride on motorcoaches in scheduled service this Memorial Day, up 5% over 2014.

See the full report here.

Save on Gas this Summer: Take the Bus!

The New York Times compiled a list of 13 ways to save on gasoline this summer and “taking the bus” was one of the suggestions:

TAKE THE BUS Cheap express buses with names like BoltBus, Megabus and Vamoose have become popular along the Northeast Corridor and elsewhere, with amenities like free Wi-Fi and power and seats for $30 or less, depending on when you reserve — which can be less than what you might pay in gas if you drive yourself.

Here is a link to the full article in the NY Times: