• Best Bus Connection of January: Miami to Orlando

    By the time January rolls around, it’s normal for people to feel the post-holiday blues, and the cold and dreary weather does little to help. Escaping to a warm and sunny location is often the perfect boost to make it through the rest of the cold season, and keep those spirits up. That’s why this month’s CheckMyBus connection is

  • National Parks Promote Eco-Tourism with Electric Buses

    In response to increased yearly traffic, Yosemite National Park has recently decided to incorporate two electric buses into its fleet. The buses, produced by Proterra Catalyst, are battery electric and produce zero emissions in contrast to Yosemite’s current fleet of diesel-electric hybrid shuttles. The new electric buses could have the potential to

  • Megabus Comes to the Rescue after American Airlines Scheduling Mishap

    The holiday season can be a very stressful time, with organizing family gatherings and rushing to get shopping done in time. Needless to say, traveling can be especially stressful during this time with the high density of people trying to be home for Christmas. Unfortunately, due to a glitch in the

  • Robot Buses and Flying Cars: What Does the Future Hold?

    Technological Innovations seem to know no bound, and popular staples of science fiction, such as self-driving buses and flying cars might make a stop in reality sooner than we think. The transport sector is constantly evolving with innovations, such as electric buses, which are becoming more and more

  • Arizona: One of America’s Best Value Travel Destinations

    From painted deserts to petrified forests, and of course the world famous Grand Canyon, Arizona has been named one of the best values in travel by Lonely Planet. The south western state’s consistently dry and warm climate makes it an ideal travel destination for people looking to escape the chilly winter months while offering

  • Passports Required for Domestic US Flights

    Up until now, Americans have been able to freely fly from state to state using only their state issued IDs, such as a driver’s license. However, new regulations administered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will change this for certain states, requiring citizens to carry a passport, or similar documentation, when

  • Baidu’s Self-Driving Bus of the Future

    Imagine getting on a bus that drives itself. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but could easily become a reality within the next couple years. The chief executive of the Chinese internet company, Baidu recently announced in an interview at Wall Street Journal’s D Live Conference that the company is planning to

  • Peter Pan and Greyhound Bolster Services After Splitting Up

    Last month, Peter Pan ended its 19-year partnership with Greyhound to operate independently again. Peter Pan’s decision to break away was mostly grounded in the belief the operator could better provide optimal service with its own autonomy. Since the separation, both companies have prepared for competition with one another, hiringmore staff and investing in more routes throughout the Northeast corridor. Consequently, passengers can look forward to added benefits from both providers, such as paperless boarding, a larger selection of routes, increased frequency for existing routes, and competitive fares. Peter Pan Blazes Ahead Peter Pan’s CEO, Peter Picknelly has expressed the bus operator’s commitment to the Northeast corridor, its routes, and…