Decline of Greyhound service mirrors rural Canada's plight
November 4, 2018 11:16 AM Subscribe
Longstanding bus routes will see their last journeys this month, mirroring the region’s struggles: ‘Those who remain are unable to leave’ For those that can’t afford an Uber or the high cost of gas, Greyhound’s decision to write off much of the Canadian frontier is more than an inconvenience.
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Since 2010, ridership has tumbled by 41%, hollowed out by urban migration, discount airlines and rising car ownership.
Unmentioned as a potential contributor to the ridership downturn: in late 2008 a Greyhound passenger cut his seatmate’s head off.
posted by EmGeeJay at 11:26 AM on November 4, 2018
Unmentioned as a potential contributor to the ridership downturn: in late 2008 a Greyhound passenger cut his seatmate’s head off.
posted by EmGeeJay at 11:26 AM on November 4, 2018
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