Greyhound Preparing To Carry More Than A Million Customers During Holiday Travel Season

DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than a million customers expected to travel by Greyhound this holiday season, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation is preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year across more than 3,800 destinations in North America.

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"The holidays are a time for family and friends to get together, and we are ready to give customers a safe, reliable and affordable travel experience," said Myron Watkins, vice president, customer experience, Greyhound Lines, Inc. "Rather than the stress of taking their car, customers can leave the driving to us and forget about the hassles associated with driving themselves."

The majority of Greyhound's fleet features premium amenities including leather seats, extra legroom, power outlets and free onboard WiFi allowing customers to stay connected from the time they leave the terminal until they arrive at their destination.

Customers should plan to arrive at least an hour and a half prior to their schedule and purchase their tickets ahead of time due to the high volume of customers traveling at this time of the year. More travel tips from Greyhound can be found on The Hound (http://bit.ly/1fl7swE).

In addition to Greyhound's traditional service, its popular Greyhound Express service offers customers direct service to more than 100 cities with premium amenities in every coach. By going to www.mygreyhoundexpress.com, customers can take advantage of discount pricing, print their ticket at home or pick it up at a self-service ticketing kiosk while knowing a guaranteed seat is waiting for them. Greyhound Express customers can relax in private waiting areas where guest service specialists are ready to provide the extra level of customer assistance.

Greyhound is the largest North American provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,800 destinations across the continent. The company also provides Greyhound Package Express (GPX) and charter services. For fare and schedule information and to buy tickets call 1-800-231-2222 or visit the website at www.greyhound.com.  For the latest news and travel deals, follow GreyhoundBus on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GreyhoundBus, Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreyhoundBus, or follow our new blog, The Hound, at http://www.bloggreyhound.com.            

SOURCE Greyhound Lines, Inc.