Greyhound

Greyhound Marks 36 Years Helping Youth in Crisis Return Home

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Monday, November 20, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, commemorates the 36th anniversary of its "Home Free" program, which in partnership with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), provides life-saving transportation and reunification services for youth experiencing crises. Home Free helps youth and young adults who have run away or are experiencing homelessness between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families or legal guardians or travel to an alternative living arrangement through a free bus ticket.

Key Points: 
  • + The Home Free program provides free bus transportation and reunification services for youth in crises.
  • + Last year, Greyhound issued nearly 250 free bus tickets to reunite youth experiencing homelessness with their families.
  • They may find themselves thousands of miles from family and unable to afford a bus ticket to return."
  • "Every day, our team hears firsthand about the dangers youth face while experiencing homelessness.

Greyhound and FlixBus Expect Strongest Summer 2023 Demand this Memorial Day

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

As the two brands look ahead to the rest of summer 2023, Labor Day and Fourth of July will be the second and third busiest weekends ahead for bus travelers.

Key Points: 
  • As the two brands look ahead to the rest of summer 2023, Labor Day and Fourth of July will be the second and third busiest weekends ahead for bus travelers.
  • "Greyhound and FlixBus offer a great value for travelers who can rely on us to make the most of their summer adventure."
  • The majority of Greyhound/FlixBus passengers plan to travel an average of 300 total miles for Memorial Day weekend.
  • In 2022, Memorial Day was the busiest summer travel weekend for Greyhound/FlixBus passengers, and that momentum will continue in 2023.

Airplane Ad Over Kentucky Derby Urges Churchill Downs to End Ties to Dog Racing

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Friday, May 5, 2023

ARLINGTON, Mass., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest greyhound protection group in the world announced it will fly an airplane banner advertisement over the 149th Kentucky Derby, to inform the public that gambling operator Churchill Downs, and its online betting service, TwinSpires, is the last major corporation propping up dog racing in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • "Churchill Downs and its subsidiary, TwinSpires, are propping up the final remnants of an industry that is responsible for the confinement, deaths and abuse of thousands of dogs.
  • In January, GREY2K USA launched an educational website, TwinSpiresCruelty.org, to educate the public about Churchill Downs' involvement in greyhound racing.
  • Meanwhile, a Change.org petition that urges Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to cease offering dog racing on its platform has been signed by nearly 43,000 people.
  • In 2022 the largest competitor to Churchill Downs, TVG, removed dog racing from its platform, leaving Churchill Downs as the largest remaining purveyor of greyhound wagering in the United States.

Greyhound to Hire 350 New Drivers Across the United States

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

DALLAS, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move designed to provide jobs and meet the increase in budget-friendly travel, Greyhound, one of America's most iconic brands, is hiring an unprecedented 350 new drivers across the country. More drivers will bolster Greyhound's ability to provide convenient and affordable travel to communities across the United States. Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Dallas are just a few of the places where new drivers are needed.

Key Points: 
  • More drivers will bolster Greyhound's ability to provide convenient and affordable travel to communities across the United States.
  • Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Dallas are just a few of the places where new drivers are needed.
  • This is a great career opportunity for:
    Experienced bus drivers who are looking to join an industry leader.
  • It's their job to move people and make sure the public can travel wherever they choose within the United States," said Dana Hurt, Greyhound driver and trainer.

Greyhound Partners With Paysafe to Offer Customers Cash Payments for Online Bookings

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Greyhound Lines, Inc., the largest provider of long-distance bus transportation in the U.S., has partnered with leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) to roll-out online cash services.

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  • Greyhound Lines, Inc., the largest provider of long-distance bus transportation in the U.S., has partnered with leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) to roll-out online cash services.
  • Greyhound customers can now use Paysafe’s eCash solution Paysafecash to make safe and secure cash payments when booking a trip online.
  • To purchase an online ticket with cash, Greyhound customers select ‘cash’ as the payment method at the checkout.
  • Dennis Köhler, Global Head of Payment & Fraud of FlixBus, which acquired Greyhound Lines, Inc., in 2021, commented: “Being able to pay cash for tickets for both our brands – Greyhound and FlixBus – is vital for our customers and we are committed to providing this solution for online bookings as well.

GREYHOUND AND FLIXBUS COMBINE TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE THE LARGEST INTERCITY BUS NETWORK, ENHANCING OVERALL TRAVELER EXPERIENCE

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flix North America Inc., the Dallas-based entity overseeing operations for both Greyhound and FlixBus across North America, today announced the co-integration of both brand's booking platform enabling a shared, extended intercity bus network from which customers can more easily search, book and travel throughout North America. With spring travel season kicking off, customers can now book rides with Greyhound and FlixBus to almost 2,300 destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from either brands' websites or apps.

Key Points: 
  • Travelers can now book rides with Greyhound and FlixBus to 2,300 destinations from either brands' websites or apps.
  • "This is an exciting time for intercity bus travel," said Kai Boysan, CEO steering FlixBus and Greyhound in North America.
  • FlixBus' innovative global technology coupled with Greyhound's iconic nationwide presence is setting a new standard for intercity bus transportation.
  • As individuals and families begin planning mid-March getaways, Greyhound and FlixBus offer a smart and affordable way to travel to top destinations including:

Indian Trails Launches New National Bus-Ticketing System, Announces New Detroit-Chicago Daily Service

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Indian Trails objected to the terms of the proposed new agreements and ended its nearly 100-year interlining arrangement with Greyhound.

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  • Indian Trails objected to the terms of the proposed new agreements and ended its nearly 100-year interlining arrangement with Greyhound.
  • "We're excited about the expanded capabilities of the new MMC ticketing platform," said Chad Cushman, president of Indian Trails.
  • Starting March 1, Indian Trails will also expand its own daily routes to include new service between Detroit and Chicago with three roundtrips per day.
  • In addition, its services include group charters, the Michigan Flyer airport shuttle, the D2A2 Express Bus service, airport transfers, and more.

Antech Diagnostics to Introduce New Parasite Detection Capabilities to KeyScreenTM GI Parasite PCR Test

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Antech Diagnostics, North America’s largest network of veterinary diagnostic reference laboratories, today announced that KeyScreen™ GI Parasite PCR will detect a new mutation for treatment-resistant canine hookworm by mid-April.

Key Points: 
  • Antech Diagnostics, North America’s largest network of veterinary diagnostic reference laboratories, today announced that KeyScreen™ GI Parasite PCR will detect a new mutation for treatment-resistant canine hookworm by mid-April.
  • KeyScreen is a molecular diagnostic test that detects 20 intestinal parasites in cats and dogs, including Giardia with zoonotic potential and treatment-resistant canine hookworm.
  • Following researchers’ discovery of a new mutation for treatment-resistant hookworm, Antech determined that screening for both mutations increased KeyScreen’s detection rate for this emerging threat by more than 25 percent.
  • As the only parasite test that can quickly deliver information about treatment-resistant hookworm, KeyScreen’s enhanced detection capabilities give veterinary teams the most complete diagnostics information available, allowing for more precise and effective treatment.

South Africa Minibus Taxi, Bus Services and Metered Taxi Market Report 2022: State of the Industry, Influencing factors, Competitive Analysis, Outlook, industry Associations - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The "The Minibus Taxi, Bus Services and Metered Taxi Industry in South Africa 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "The Minibus Taxi, Bus Services and Metered Taxi Industry in South Africa 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report focuses on the minibus taxi, bus and coach and metered taxi services industry.
  • The taxi industry, including street-hailing and e-hailing services, was severely affected by the pandemic and continues to struggle to recover to sustainable levels.
  • Rising fuel and vehicle purchase and operating costs have amplified calls by minibus taxi associations for government to subsidise the sector.

Greyhound Providing Free Bus Tickets Home for Runaways this Holiday Season

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Greyhound started the free program in 1987 to demonstrate its commitment to servicing communities nationwide.

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  • Greyhound started the free program in 1987 to demonstrate its commitment to servicing communities nationwide.
  • Since 1995, the partnership has helped over 18,000 families by providing free bus tickets.
  • The Home Free program has currently issued more than 220 free bus tickets for the year, valued at nearly $48,000.
  • Greyhound is the largest North American provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 1,700 destinations across the continent.