GREYHOUND TO OPEN NEW E-STOP IN CALIFORNIA CITY, MO.

The City of California has officially executed a contract with Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, to provide bus service to the area twice a day. Located at 108 W Versailles Ave. on the southside of Smith-Burke Park-- across the street from the California Nutrition Center-- service is scheduled to begin on July 22nd.

The eastbound bus is scheduled to arrive in California at approximately 3:25 p.m. It will then stop in Jefferson City, Columbia and Wentzville before arriving in St. Louis. The westbound bus is scheduled to arrive in California at 7:05 p.m. It will have a single stop in Warrensburg before arriving in Kansas City. From these locations, customers can also gain access to Greyhound’s nationwide network. The city is pleased to welcome Greyhound and hopes it will be an added benefit to the citizens and visitors of Moniteau County.

As a self-service e-stop, customers must book tickets or contact customer service by visiting Greyhound.com, the Greyhound mobile app or by calling 1-800-231-2222.

West Virginia Department of Transportation Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that Greyhound Lines, Inc. will provide an opportunity for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a grant for $600,000 in operating assistance under the American Recovery Act of 2021 (ARP) Section 5311(f) Program, as amended, is being sought from the West Virginia Department of Transportation. This ARP grant is to support the nation’s general public transportation systems as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will be held if any person interested in a hearing submits a request in writing that a hearing be held to Greyhound Lines, Inc. within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice, or April 10, 2022.  If a request to appear or submit written or oral testimony is not received by close of business on April 10, 2022, the public hearing will not be held.  If a request to appear or submit written or oral testimony is received by close of business on April 10, 2020, a second notice will be published seven (7) days before the date of the public hearing and include the date, time and location of the hearing.

The project is for intercity bus service in the state of West Virginia.    

If a hearing is requested and scheduled, Greyhound Lines, Inc. will afford an opportunity for interested persons, agencies and private transportation providers to be heard with respect to the application. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations with respect to said grant at the public hearing.

Written requests for a public hearing and/or comments should be sent to Ms. Lephan Quach, Greyhound Lines, Inc.  350 N. St. Paul Street, Dallas, TX  75201.

Greyhound customers can now pay with cash at over 32,000 retail locations nationwide

DALLAS, March 3, 2022 -- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, today announced they have expanded their partnership with Pay Near Me. Through this partnership, customers can schedule trips at Greyhound.com or in Greyhound's mobile app, reserve tickets and find a retail location near them to complete their purchase using cash. With this expansion, customers now have over 32,000 national retail locations to choose from, including Walmart, CVS, 7-Eleven, ACE Cash Express, Family Dollar and Casey's.

While the brand has always accepted cash payments at its bus terminals, cash booking has not been available at its curbside and bus stop only locations. With this expansion, customers in communities with curbside and bus stop locations will now be able to pay with cash at the newly added retailers, expanding access to Greyhound's nationwide network.

"Our mission at Greyhound is to make travel easy, convenient and affordable. We want to ensure our services are accessible to everyone, and that includes the payment options we offer," said Todd Koch, Vice President Strategy, Marketing and Customer Engagement, Greyhound Lines, Inc. "Partnering with national retailers compliments our national network and, with this expansion, we are making it easier for customers who may prefer to pay with cash to complete their transactions."

In addition to paying with cash, Greyhound also accepts all major credit and debit cards when booking tickets at Greyhound.com, in the Greyhound mobile app or at a Greyhound station. Once onboard, customers can enjoy free onboard entertainment and WIFI, roomy seating and power outlets for their devices.

More information can be found at greyhound.com/en/paywithcash.

Greyhound and the National Runaway Safeline Offer Runaway Youth Free Bus Tickets Home During the Holidays

DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2021 -- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, is providing vital transportation this holiday season with its long-standing 'Home Free' program, helping runaway, homeless, and exploited youth between the ages of 12 and 21 reunite with their families (or legal guardians) through a free bus ticket home or to a stable and safe place. 2021 marks the 34th consecutive year Greyhound has provided the free program, demonstrating its commitment to serve communities nationwide.

"Every year, through our Home Free program, we help young people in need receive a free ride home," said Dave Leach, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greyhound Lines, Inc. "I am both humbled and thrilled to be a part of the Greyhound team committed to providing young people the chance to reconnect with their families and return to a safe environment. It is our hope that the resources we provide runaway youth will bring comfort to those looking to safely reunite with their families."

To extend the program and provide this service on a greater scale, Greyhound has partnered with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) since 1995. NRS, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is an organization that helps keep runaway and homeless youth safe.

According to the Voices of Youth Count from researchers at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, nearly 4.2 million youth experience some form of homelessness each year in America, leaving them at risk for exploitation, assault, illness and suicide. Home Free is designed to help make sure runaway young people between the ages of 12 and 21 have a ticket to get back home to their families or safe legal guardians.

In 2020, nearly 325 free bus tickets were provided to young people looking to be reconnected with their families. So far in 2021, Greyhound and the NRS have provided more than 230 free bus tickets, valued at nearly $42,000.

"The Home Free partnership between Greyhound and NRS continues to have a positive impact in providing a vital resource in helping address and resolve the growing number of homeless and exploited young people," said Susan Frankel, Chief Executive Officer, National Runaway Safeline. "We are honored to be able to continue our partnership with Greyhound Lines and look forward to serving as their charitable partner for the Home Free program for many more years."

If you or someone you know has run away or is experiencing homelessness and wants to return home or needs help, call toll-free 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or visit www.1800RUNAWAY.org.

METRO MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES GREYHOUND AND ICOMERA AS WINNERS OF THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AWARD FOR PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

DALLAS (Nov. 11, 2021) - Metro Magazine recently announced Greyhound and Icomera as the 2021 recipients of their Innovative Solutions Award for Passenger Experience. The award celebrates bus operators and supplier partners who work together to transform business operations and/or the customer experience in new and innovative ways.

After partnering with Icomera for over a decade, in 2020 Greyhound upgraded its entire fleet with Icomera’s X-series wireless internet gateway to provide customers with faster Wi-Fi and upgraded onboard entertainment offers. From the latest movies to games, TV shows, audiobooks and more, the new system has enhanced the customer experience, all for free of charge and accessible from the passenger’s mobile device.

In 2020 alone, Icomera and Greyhound worked together to connect over 5.5 million customers across Greyhound’s network to free Wi-Fi.

For the full story, please visit here.

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