Thirty Hours on Megabus: St. Louis to Memphis to Little.
I left St. Louis at 3:40pm Monday, arriving at 7:35am Tuesday morning. Amtrak? Drive? Greyhound? No, Megabus. I last wrote about Megabus in August, see My First Trip Via Megabus. At that time the official stop was just.
Arrest made after gun fired on MEGABUS
DES PLAINES ��� Illinois State Police say charges are pending against a man who allegedly fired a gun on a Minneapolis-bound Megabus shortly after it left Chicago. About 50 people were on the bus around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday when a gun was fired inside a .
Megabus, semi collide on I-65 near Edinburgh | WISH-TV
EDINBURGH, Ind. (WISH) ��� A Megabus heading from Chicago to Atlanta crashed near Edinburgh early Monday morning, injuring more than a dozen people on board and causing a miles-long traffic back up on Interstate 65.
#Breaking: Man arrested in shooting on a MEGABUS, on I-90 in Des Plaines. No.
#Breaking: Man arrested in shooting on a Megabus, on I-90 in Des Plaines. No one injured and bus heading to Madison. http://t.co/d49ks5ob4d. ��� @nbcchicago. Partner Disclaimer: This item was submitted to breakingnews.com, but has not been approved .
Megabus has had 4 crashes since October
The crash of a double-decker Megabus just south of Indianapolis that sent 19 to hospitals with various injuries is the fourth crash of a company bus in Indiana since October, the Indiana State Patrol said. Megabus offers pickups in some Ohio cities .
Illinois: Death and Injuries as Bus Hits Bridge Support
A double-decker bus slammed into a bridge support pillar on Interstate 55 on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and more than three dozen others injured, officials said.. Officials say a double-decker bus operated by discount carrier Megabus slammed into a bridge support pillar on Interstate 55 in Illinois, leaving at least one person dead and more than three dozen others injured.
With Amtrak Link Unavailable, Travel Plans Come Apart
With Amtrak suspending service in its Northeast Corridor, people scrambled to find buses, rental cars and flights to get where they needed to go.
Driver of Megabus involved in crash in Indiana cited for speeding
(WDRB) - The driver of a Megabus that crashed in Indiana has been cited for speeding. The crash happened Monday, April 13 on Interstate 65 near Edinburgh. Nineteen passengers were hurt when the bus and a semi collided. State police say the bus .
Chinatown Buses Expand Routes
The bargain lines widely known as the Chinatown buses are rolling out new routes beyond the Northeast corridor, to hubs like Atlanta, Orlando and Chicago. Many of the bus routes have been in existence for several years, catering mostly to the Chinese immigrant clientele for whom the carriers were originally started in the 1990s. But several bus companies have begun publicizing the routes to the students, backpackers and other English-speaking bargain-hunters who have embraced the lines as a cheap mode of transportation through the Northeast.
He Saved Us: Hero Passenger Stops Gunman on Megabus
A passenger on a Megabus is being hailed as a hero after he tackled a gunman who fired at least one shot on the bus, according to authorities.
Travel Deals: Free Bus Rides and Discount Cruises
Megabus Offers Free Seats. Megabus is offering 100,000 free seats and Holland America is offering discounts on cruises worldwide.
Amtrak Crash Scrambles Commutes Across Northeast Corridor
Thousands of travelers were scrambling and commuters were re-thinking their work weeks Wednesday after a deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia shut down a critical section of the busiest railroad in North America.
The Humble Bus Takes Off
At a time when flights have been cut and ridership on trains has been relatively flat, traveling by bus has been on the rise.
Megabus Catches Fire on Thruway; No One Injured
State police say no one was injured after a Megabus blew a tire and caught fire while traveling on the Thruway in western New York.
19 Hurt in MEGABUS Double-Decker Crash in Indiana
The semi-truck stopped because of construction and the Megabus behind didnt stop quickly enough, Trooper John Perrine said. The Megabus struck the back of the semi-truck, pushing the truck into two passenger vehicles. It is the fourth crash involving.
19 Injured When Megabus From Chicago Crashes in Indiana
Nineteen people were reportedly injured in a crash involving a Megabus, a semi-truck and two cars near Edinburgh, Indiana, police said.
MEGABUS involved in I-65 crash to be inspected this week
Police will try to determine if mechanical problems might have contributed to the crash Monday in Johnson County. Police say the Megabus hit the back of a semi-truck that was stopped because of construction back-up. The semi was pushed into two other .
Arrest made in Illinois after gunshot fired on MEGABUS
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) ��� Illinois State Police have a man in custody accused of firing a gun on a Megabus in suburban Chicago. Police say about 50 people were on the bus when a gun was fired in the bus bathroom at about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. No one was .
Shots fired on Megabus bound for Madison
WMSN Fox 47 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Madison, Wisconsin and nearby towns and communities in the Capital region, including .
What Amtrak derailment means for Northeast travel
Meanwhile, Megabus.com is cross honoring Amtrak tickets from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, Baltimore to Philadelphia, New York to Philadelphia, New York to Baltimore and New York to Washington, DC., said Sean Hughes, Megabus.com North .
Driver cited for speeding in MEGABUS crash; no mechanical.
JOHNSON COUNTY (April 21, 2015) ��� The driver of a Megabus that crashed on I-65 last week in Johnson County was cited for speeding. Indiana State Police said the bus showed no signs of mechanical problems.
Letters
ON THE BUS To the Editor: Regarding The Humble Bus Takes Off (July 25), Im a longtime BoltBus veteran, having taken it once a month between Boston and New York for years. When it was great, it was great -- a quiet ride, four hours flat, Wi-Fi all the way. When it was bad, though, it was the worst: packed buses, balky Internet and, worst, no way to know when youd arrive.
Police cite Megabus driver for speeding in Indiana crash
Indiana State Police have cited a Megabus driver for speeding after an accident with a semitrailer on Interstate 65. State Police also said Tuesday that the bus showed no signs of mechanical problems. Nineteen of the bus 63 passengers were injured in.
Megabus driver cited for speeding in April 13 crash on I-65.
Johnson County police confirm a crash involved a Megabus and semi in the southbound lanes near mile marker 83.
Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia, Killing at Least 5 and Injuring Dozens
At least five people were killed and dozens more injured when an Amtrak train carrying 243 people derailed, shutting down service in the Northeast region, the authorities said.. Amtrak train traveling from Washington to New York and carrying 243 people derails in Philadelphia, killing at least five people and injuring dozens.
State police: 19 people hurt after MEGABUS crash in Johnson.
JOHNSON COUNTY (April 13, 2015) ��� More than a dozen people were taken to area hospitals after a Megabus crashed in Johnson County early Monday morning. It happened on I-65 southbound near Edinburgh at the 83��.
Driver In 2010 Fatal MEGABUS Crash Dies After Brain Injury.
You may remember the fatal 2010 crash of a Megabus in Syracuse, NY, where the double-decker bus missed its turn and struck a low railroad overpass, killing four passengers. After four and a half years and multiple wrongful��.
Megabus crash in Indiana raises questions of safety.
Even though there were no serious injuries among the 19 today, the series of accidents raises serious questions about Megabus road safety, driver training and maintenance.
MEGABUS.com and Coach USA Invest Millions in GreenRoad Eco-Driving.
PARAMUS, NJ -- April 21, 2015: Coach USA and megabus.com ��� the popular city-to-city, express bus company - today announced a multimillion dollar investment in a hi-tech eco-driving system for their bus operations across the United States. Beginning.
Man shoots gun in Mpls.-bound MEGABUS bathroom; passengers grab him
The incident occurred about 11:30 p.m. on a Megabus heading to the Twin Cities, said bus spokesman Sean Hughes. The man came out of the bathroom after the shots were fired and was met by passengers, Hughes said. One of the passengers told .
Airline Shuttles, Amtrak and Long-Distance Buses Are Back to Work in the Northeast
Amtrak has resumed limited service for its high-speed Acela and its regular trains, and US Airways and Delta Air Lines are again offering shuttle flights.
City officials say Megabus.com operating illegally in Marigny
NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans says the budget bus company, Megabus.com, has been operating illegally in the Marigny for months. The neighborhood has also had its own concerns with the bus stop, from alleged drug smuggling to loitering, but .
2 Dozen Injured in Southern Indiana Bus Crash
A double-decker bus headed from Chicago to Atlanta slid off a highway in southern Indiana and rolled onto its side early Saturday, injuring 24 people, authorities said.
Amtrak Crash Scrambles Commutes Across Northeast Corridor
Many thousands of travelers had to scramble Wednesday after a deadly Amtrak train derailment cut off service between New York and Philadelphia, shutting down the busiest railroad in North America.
Man headed to Twin Cities on MEGABUS called hero
A man, who at least one witness said tackled an armed passenger on a Megabus, is being called a hero. Twenty-eight-year-old Ken Smith was on his way to visit his six-year-old son in the Twin Cities Tuesday night when he told KARE-11 a man on the bus .
Travel Deals: Finding Low Bus Fares
For many East Coast travelers, the Chinatown bus is a staple of inexpensive travel. Or, once in a while, new low-cost buses like MegaBus will offer special deals, like its current 50,000 fares for $1 promotion (www.megabus.com). But for ongoing low fares, theres BusJunction and
ISP arrests wanted man after Megabus crash | WISH-TV
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) ��� Just before noon on Monday, troopers with the Indiana State Police arrested a passenger on board a Megabus that had crashed earlier that morning. Officers say the man was arrested on a second��.
On New Buses, It Will Be ‘Buckle Up’
A new seat belt rule is meant to make buses safer than ever.. A new rule announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require lap and shoulder seat belts for every passenger and driver seat on newly manufactured motorcoaches and other large buses.
Maryland Man Charged With Attempting to Hijack Bus in Ohio
A Maryland man was charged on Tuesday with threatening to hijack a Chicago-bound passenger bus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, with a pellet gun in an incident that left him and a passenger wounded by police, according to authorities and bus company officials.
£1 Goes a Long Way On British Bus Line
A new no-frills bus service, Megabus.com, has been introduced in Britain with the lowest fare being £1 ($1.80) for a single journey on any route. Reservations must be made online. From London, stops include Oxford, Brighton and Plymouth. Megabus also has services in Scotland from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and in the north of England from Manchester to London. The network uses double-decker buses bought from a previous business in Hong Kong. Toilets will be installed (reducing seats to 92), with all buses expected to have them by the end of July. Though passengers are now allowed only one bag, the company is adding luggage trailers to the buses on some of the longer routes. Most London routes depart from Greenline Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria, with buses to Oxford leaving from the Marylebone area at the intersection of Gloucester Place and Marylebone Road. Maps are available on the Web site.. New no-frills bus service, Megabus.com, opens in Britain with lowest fare being 1 pound ($1.80) for single journey on any route; reservations must be made online (M)
At Least a Dozen Injured in Indiana Bus Crash
At least a dozen people suffered injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to broken bones when a double-decker bus traveling from Atlanta to Chicago crashed outside Indianapolis on Tuesday, state police said.
Megabus passengers tackle man after gun goes off in bathroom on Jane.
Megabus passengers tackle man after gun goes off on Jane Addams. Passengers tackle man after shot fired on Megabus. Passengers rushed to protect others after a shot was fired on a Megabus traveling from Chicago to Minneapolis. Embed.
Man Held After Gun Goes Off In Megabus | WNIJ and WNIU
A man is being held by police after dropping a gun that went off on a Megabus traveling on I-90 Tuesday night. No one was injured. The bus pulled over at the Des Plaines oasis and other passengers held the person until��.
Travel Deals: How to Find the Lowest Bus Fare
For many East Coast travelers, the Chinatown bus is a staple of inexpensive travel. Or, once in a while, the new crop of low-cost buses like Megabus will offer special deals, like its current 50,000 fares for $1 promotion.. GotoBus.com and BusJunction.com are bus ticket search engines that function much like Kayak or Expedia by aggregating fares and schedules from many bus companies.
Travel Deals: Flight Sale to Denver and $5 Buses to Philly
Looking to travel to Denver or Philadelphia? Youre in luck. Two cities, two affordable deals.. Looking to travel to Denver or Philadelphia? Youre in luck. Two cities, two affordable deals.
Latest Megabus Crash Raises Safety Concerns �� CBS.
The local Megabus operation has racked up ten collisions, including todays, in different states during the past two years according to the United States Department of Transportation. Five of those crashes involved injuries.
Whens the Bus Due In? An App Can Tell You
. The discount bus line Megabus has created a smartphone app, the first created for bus passengers, according to the carrier.
Man arrested after firing gun on Megabus from Chicago.
DES PLAINES, Ill. ��� A man had to be removed from a Megabus after he fired a gun onboard. The bus was going from Chicago to Madison, when a gun was fired inside the bathroom. Passengers say the man came out and��.
Several injured when MEGABUS crashes in Indiana | WGN-TV
EDINBURGH, Ind. ��� Indiana State Police say 19 people sustained non-life-threatening injuries when a Megabus struck the back of a stopped semi-truck on Interstate 65. Trooper John Perrine says the crash happened��.
MEGABUS Gold luxury sleeper service: seven things you need to know
Unlike the lurid blue-and-yellow livery of the classic Megabus, the Gold services interior is understated and pleasant. The rotund cartoon conductor advertising the companys famous ��1 fares has been replaced by burgundies and golds, not to mention.
Early AM Megabus Crash In Indiana Injures 19 Passengers.
Officials say the collision, which involved three other vehicles, happened around 5:30 a.m. The Megabus, which was headed to Atlanta with 63 passengers, collided with a stopped semi-truck on Interstate 65, pushing it into��.
10 people hurt after MEGABUS crash | FOX2now.com
���Megabus can confirm that one of our vehicles travelling from Chicago, IL to Atlanta, GA was involved in an incident on the I-65 near Edinburgh, IN, at approximately 6.00 am today (Monday, April 13, 2015). ���Safety is our��.