Greyhound

[danbrotherston]

That is disappointing.

Will there be no transportation options to cities as big as Calgary then?

I had a conversation with a co-worker today, and I really have to ask what Greyhound's future intentions even are.  We're seeing a growth in transit usage, but Greyhound seems steadfastly opposed to capitalizing on it.  I have only ever seen them reduce service.  And they won't even make small, free, changes that would improve their service, like allowing their route data to appear on Google Maps, or accepting digital tickets.

Those two problems alone are probably the primary reason I don't make much use of greyhound, despite it really being the best option for many trips that I take.

So that's why I ask, what is their business management team even thinking?

Don't know, but my understanding is that ridership is down, not up, expenses are up, and apparently, they were losing money servicing these areas.

Not sure how accurate all of that is, but it does not make sense to pull out of a market if you're earning money. Could be a ploy for funding from the Feds, but this Liberal government won't give two hoots, let along money, to fix the issue.

I'm not sure what you're replying to here.  I was pointing out what bad business choices I feel have led to the low ridership and eventual pull out. 

Of course your point is also a good argument for transit to be publicly owned, not privately owned.  It is a public service and shouldn't necrssarily make money.

Moreover, the argument that private is more efficient and innovative is kinda contradicted by this.  Greyhound is by far the most archaic transit option in our region.