Megabus.com offers inexpensive alternative for traveling college students
Sara Cesky
Issue date: 11/17/09 Section: News
"Rather quickly we found that it was popular and that we may have found a niche market with the concepts of express service, low fares, wi-fi, and center city locations for our bus stops," continued Moser.
A recent survey done for the company by conducted by Hanser & Associates showed that among the 92 percent who use megabus.com instead of other forms of transportation, 67 percent use their bus company instead of driving themselves, 43 percent take the bus instead of the train and 33 percent take the bus instead of flying.
Flat panel monitors, free wi-fi, power outlets for laptops, reclining seats, and wheelchair equipped, these buses are transforming the transportation system by providing an option to those who don't have money for a flight or a train ride.
"We have been successful in getting people to leave their car at home to take a trip and get on a bus. As opposed to airfare and gas, bus transportation saves time and money. It is a valuable travel option," said Moser.
Of the four million customers who have traveled with Megabus.com, one of their largest demographics is 18-30 or what they call the young professional demographic.
"College students, or young professionals, look for economical ways to live and are a value-driven consumer," said Moser.
Megabus.com is completely internet based because, as Moser stated, the future of most things in the world are electronic and customers primarily go online to book their traveling.
The further in advance a seat is reserved, the cheapest it will be. Seats start out at $1 and increase incrementally, but even the fare for the last few seats of a bus are lower than the other alternatives.
"I am planning on trying megabus.com for Christmas break when I go home to New Hampshire," said Kelsey Formalarie. "I would much rather pay $1 for a bus trip than up to $200 for air fare."
Travelers are always guaranteed a seat and the locations are in the heart of the city, within walking distance of subways and cabs. Bus stops are in major cities like Baltimore, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
"Megabus.com's service allows people the chance to vacation, visit family and friends or travel to business meetings without worrying about the cost," said Moser. "The rapid increase in our ticket sales and our quick climb to four million customers is clear evidence that travelers are and will continue to look for more affordable travel options."
A recent survey done for the company by conducted by Hanser & Associates showed that among the 92 percent who use megabus.com instead of other forms of transportation, 67 percent use their bus company instead of driving themselves, 43 percent take the bus instead of the train and 33 percent take the bus instead of flying.
Flat panel monitors, free wi-fi, power outlets for laptops, reclining seats, and wheelchair equipped, these buses are transforming the transportation system by providing an option to those who don't have money for a flight or a train ride.
"We have been successful in getting people to leave their car at home to take a trip and get on a bus. As opposed to airfare and gas, bus transportation saves time and money. It is a valuable travel option," said Moser.
Of the four million customers who have traveled with Megabus.com, one of their largest demographics is 18-30 or what they call the young professional demographic.
"College students, or young professionals, look for economical ways to live and are a value-driven consumer," said Moser.
Megabus.com is completely internet based because, as Moser stated, the future of most things in the world are electronic and customers primarily go online to book their traveling.
The further in advance a seat is reserved, the cheapest it will be. Seats start out at $1 and increase incrementally, but even the fare for the last few seats of a bus are lower than the other alternatives.
"I am planning on trying megabus.com for Christmas break when I go home to New Hampshire," said Kelsey Formalarie. "I would much rather pay $1 for a bus trip than up to $200 for air fare."
Travelers are always guaranteed a seat and the locations are in the heart of the city, within walking distance of subways and cabs. Bus stops are in major cities like Baltimore, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
"Megabus.com's service allows people the chance to vacation, visit family and friends or travel to business meetings without worrying about the cost," said Moser. "The rapid increase in our ticket sales and our quick climb to four million customers is clear evidence that travelers are and will continue to look for more affordable travel options."
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John
posted 11/17/09 @ 12:02 PM EST
Check out www.busjunction.com it's like expedia for buses.
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Though traveling by bus is quite slow, it is a good chance to see the country.
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