08 maart 2007
A2--->Chicago for $1?
Sounds too good to be true, but appears to be legit, at least temporarily. Press release excerpted (here) and in full ("ontinue reading").
Megabus.com Expands Service to Ann Arbor
~Low-cost, daily, express bus service for as low as $1 now available~
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (March 8, 2007) - Ann Arbor residents can now travel to
and from Chicago for prices as low as $1. Megabus.com, an intercity
express bus company, announced today that it would expand its service to
include Ann Arbor. Travelers can begin booking today via the internet at
http://www.megabus.com for travel on April 2 and beyond.
Megabus.com, a subsidiary of Coach USA, will offer daily express bus
service between Ann Arbor and Chicago.
In addition to serving Ann Arbor, megabus.com will also expand service
in Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City, Mo.; Louisville, Ky.; and Pittsburgh.
"Ann Arbor is excited to welcome megabus.com," said Nick Miller,
director of communications, Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
"Megabus.com will create new opportunities for travel and tourism in the
Ann Arbor area."
Ann Arbor passengers who travel to Chicago can travel to additional
cities already served by megabus.com, including Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Toledo,
Ohio.
Megabus.com offers travelers who act early a chance to purchase tickets
for as low as $1. "Our passengers who book travel far enough in advance
have the opportunity to receive low-cost tickets," said Dale Moser,
president and chief operating officer of megabus.com. "Each of our
megabus.com trips has $1 tickets available and other customers will pay
competitive fares via the Internet."
Booking for megabus.com travel is done via the Internet at
www.megabus.com. The Web site provides information on arrival and
departure times and allows passengers to quickly book their travel and
purchase tickets from the comfort of their home, office or wireless
handheld device.
Megabus.com provides safe, fast and reliable travel for passengers.
"With megabus.com, there is no reason to drive in unfamiliar metro
traffic," said Moser. "Our passengers experience safe travel with
comfortable interior accommodations for relaxed travel experiences at a
very competitive price."
The megabus.com stop in Ann Arbor is located at the University of
Michigan at the State Street Commuter Park and Ride lot on the west side
of S. State Street.
Media Contact:
Liz Brower
Hanser & Associates (for megabus.com)
515-224-1086
elizabeth@hanser.com
Editor's Note:
Megabus.com information is available for download by clicking on the
following links.
About megabus.com:
www.hanser.com/about_megabus.doc
FAQ:
www.hanser.com/FAQ.doc
Photos:
www.hanser.com/bus1.jpg
www.hanser.com/bus2.jpg
About megabus.com
Megabus.com is the first intercity express bus line dedicated to
bringing high-quality, low-cost travel options to 14 Midwest cities for
as low as $1 via the Internet. Service for megabus.com operates daily.
Fares shown are one-way and include all government taxes. Since its
launch on April 10, 2006, megabus.com has served more than 250,000
Midwest travelers. Cities served by megabus.com include: Ann Arbor,
Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas
City, Louisville, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and
Toledo. For additional service routes to and from the listed cities,
visit www.megabus.com.
Megabus.com is a subsidiary of Coach USA. Coach USA owns and operates
more than 20 local companies in North America that operate scheduled bus
routes, motor coach tours, charters and sightseeing tours.
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Comments
So A2/Ypsi residents can now take the bus to downtown and Midtown Detroit for just $2 one way! The one catch is that you have to transfer in Chicago. Who needs commuter rail when we've got Megabus!
Posted by: BVos at 09 maart 2007 08:51