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American commercial intercity bus service
BoltBus
A BoltBus in Portland, Oregon, in 2014
Parent Greyhound Lines Founded March 27, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-03-27 ) Defunct July 1, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-07-01 ) Headquarters One Dallas Center 350 N St. Paul StDallas , Texas , U.S.Service area Northeastern United States Pacific Northwest California /Nevada Service type Intercity bus service Destinations Northeast:Baltimore ; Boston ; Cherry Hill ; Greenbelt, Maryland ; Newark, New Jersey ; New Haven, Connecticut ;New York City ; Philadelphia ; Washington, D.C. Northwest:Albany ; Bellingham ; Eugene ; Portland ; Seattle ; Vancouver Fleet 101 units:70 Prevost X3-4531 MCI D4505 Fuel type Diesel Operator Greyhound Lines
BoltBus was an intercity bus common carrier and a division of Greyhound Lines that operated from March 2008 until July 2021 in the northeast and western United States and British Columbia , Canada .
At least one ticket on every bus was randomly sold for $1, excluding "handling charges".[1] [2] The $1 fare was the basis for its slogan "Bolt for a Buck".[3]
In the northeast, BoltBus provided service between New York City and South Station Bus Terminal in Boston , Union Station in Washington, D.C. , Penn Station in Baltimore , the Greenbelt Metro station in Greenbelt, Maryland , Penn Station in Newark , 30th Street Station in Philadelphia , and the Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, New Jersey . On the west coast, BoltBus service was offered in Oregon , Washington , and British Columbia , Canada . Service was available between International District/Chinatown station in Seattle and Portland, Pacific Central Station in Vancouver , Bellingham , Albany , and Eugene .
The BoltBus branding incorporated a thunderbolt logo similar to the one used by the British Union of Fascists , but the company claimed that the resemblance was purely coincidental.[4] [5]
When ticketed, passengers were assigned to a boarding group (S, A, B &C ). Passengers who purchased their tickets earlier or were members of the company's loyalty program or had special needs got an earlier boarding group assignment.[6]
History [ edit ]
A BoltBus Prevost X3-45 in New York City.
In March 2008, facing competition from Chinatown bus lines in the northeast, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines partnered to launch BoltBus as a lower-cost brand.[7] [8]
The first route was between New York City and Washington, D.C. , launched on March 27, 2008, followed by a route between New York City and Philadelphia launched on April 10, 2008, and between New York City and Boston launched on April 24, 2008.[7] [9]
That year, the company was named one of America's hottest brands by Ad Age .[10]
Stops in Baltimore and Greenbelt, Maryland were added in 2009.[11]
A stop in Newark, New Jersey was added on March 24, 2011.[12] [13] [14]
BoltBus expanded to the Pacific Northwest on May 17, 2012, offering service between Seattle and Portland .[15] Unlike the service in the northeast, Greyhound operated its BoltBus service on the west coast without a partner bus carrier. Service in the Pacific Northwest was expanded to Vancouver and Bellingham on May 31, 2012[16] and to Albany and Eugene on October 3, 2013.[17]
BoltBus expanded into California on October 31, 2013, offering service between Los Angeles and San Jose and Oakland.[18] A stop at Transbay Terminal in San Francisco was added to the route on December 12, 2013.[19]
A second route between Union Station in Los Angeles and San Diego was added on November 14, 2013.[20]
On December 12, 2013, a route was added between Los Angeles Union Station and Las Vegas , with a stop in Barstow .[19]
In 2015, it added a pickup in Hollywood, Los Angeles for routes to/from Northern California .[21]
In October 2016, the company launched a new onboard entertainment system.[22]
Effective September 27, 2017, after a lengthy legal skirmish, Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines ended their partnership and Greyhound became the sole owner of BoltBus.[23]
On October 19, 2017, BoltBus service was extended to Fresno, California , with routes to Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland.[24]
In March 2019, BoltBus added stops in Tacoma, Washington and Everett, Washington .[25] It also added a stop in Wilmington, Delaware .[26]
On July 1, 2021, BoltBus discontinued its operations.[27] [28]
In September 2021, FlixMobility acquired Greyhound.[29]
BoltBus interior with leather seats.
BoltBus #0889, a 2013 Motor Coach Industries D4505 stopped at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada.
BoltBus routes used Prevost X3-45 and MCI D4505 coaches. All motorcoaches were equipped with wireless internet access and seats that had armrests, footrests, seat belts , cup holders. Most seats had a pair of 120-volt power outlets. The motorcoaches used on BoltBus had 5 fewer seats than the industry standard, giving passengers additional legroom and eliminating the middle seat from the last row.
Manufacturer
Model
Year
Fleet numbers
Notes[30]
Prevost
X3-45
2008
0800-0832
Powered by Detroit Diesel Series 60 14L. Equipped with Amaya Patriot PT seating.
2017 year models are powered by the Volvo D13
2009
0833-0837, 0840-0841, 0843-0851, 0854-0870
2017
0908-0922
Motor Coach Industries
D4505
2012
0886
Owned by Motor Coach Industries, replacement unit for 0883.
2014
0887-0901
Powered by Cummins ISX12. Equipped with American Seating Premier.
Van Hool
CX-45
2015
0902-0907
References [ edit ]
^ Hamilton, Anita (June 6, 2008). "Beating $4 Gas with a $1 Bus" . Time . Archived from the original on June 7, 2008.
^ Cedotal, Andrew (January 25, 2010). "Is Bolt Bus Using the Logo of a British Fascist Party?" . The Mary Sue .
^ Hopper, Tristin (January 28, 2016). "Fascist, schmaschist: Why a West Coast bus company picked the same logo as some dead British fascists" . National Post .
^ Gambardella, Tom (September 13, 2019). "How to Read Your BoltBus Ticket" . Wanderu .
^ a b Killian, Erin (March 4, 2008). "Boltbus starts from D.C. to New York City service" . American City Business Journals . Archived from the original on March 29, 2008.
^ Kinney, Jim (March 11, 2008). "Peter Pan, Greyhound offer new bus service" . The Republican .
^ O'Neill, Xana (March 27, 2008). "Bus fare to D.C. a dollar, not a dream!" . New York Daily News .
^ Parekh, Rupal (November 16, 2009). "BOLT BUS: AN AMERICA'S HOTTEST BRANDS CASE STUDY" . Ad Age .
^ Deal-Zimmerman, Michelle (April 30, 2009). "BoltBus launching service: Baltimore to NYC for $1" . The Baltimore Sun .
^ Clabaugh, Jeff (March 8, 2011). "BoltBus adds Baltimore-Newark, N.J., route" . American City Business Journals .
^ "BoltBus Expands its Newark, N.J. Hub With Service to Boston and Philadelphia Beginning June 23" (Press release). PR Newswire . June 14, 2011.
^ "BoltBus launches new route between Boston and Philadelphia" . The Patriot Ledger . June 14, 2011.
^ Sokolowsky, Jennifer (April 30, 2012). "BoltBus to offer $1 fares between Seattle, Portland" . American City Business Journals .
^ Lindblom, Mike (May 14, 2012). "BoltBus adds a Vancouver, B.C. line from Seattle" . The Seattle Times .
^ "BoltBus To Expand Oregon Service To Eugene And Albany On Oct. 3" (Press release). PR Newswire . September 10, 2013.
^ "BoltBus To Launch Service In California On Oct. 31" (Press release). PR Newswire . October 15, 2013.
^ a b "BoltBus Expands From Los Angeles; Adds Las Vegas, San Francisco Service" (Press release). PR Newswire . December 10, 2013.
^ "BoltBus Continues California Expansion, Adds San Diego Service" (Press release). PR Newswire . November 6, 2013.
^ FORGIONE, MARY (January 14, 2015). "BoltBus adds Hollywood pickup for Northern California routes" . Los Angeles Times .
^ "BoltBus Launches All New On-Board Entertainment System" (Press release). PR Newswire . October 25, 2016.
^ Vaccaro, Adam (August 29, 2017). "Greyhound, Peter Pan will split up and be rivals again" . The Boston Globe . Archived from the original on September 14, 2017.
^ "BoltBus Expanding Service in California, adding Fresno, CA" (Press release). PR Newswire . October 12, 2017.
^ Podsada, Janice (March 8, 2019). "BoltBus links Everett to Seattle and other big I-5 cities" . The Everett Herald .
^ Quinn, Holly (April 3, 2019). "BoltBus just made it easier to get from Wilmington to Baltimore and DC" . Technically Media .
^ Kiley, Brendan (July 1, 2021). "RIP, BoltBus — the affordable, trendy bus company has discontinued service; Greyhound will take over its routes" . The Seattle Times .
^ Wilkinson, Joseph (July 1, 2021). "Discount bus brand BoltBus indefinitely suspended, Greyhound taking over routes" . New York Daily News .
^ "FlixMobility acquires Greyhound to Expand U.S. Intercity Bus Services" (Press release). Flixbus . October 21, 2021.
^ "Welcome to Truck Stop" . Texas Department of Motor Vehicles .
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