Spirit airlines is dead and a bus travel boom looks likely – but will Greyhounds ever be cool again?
Summary
After Spirit Airlines closed, more people in the U.S. are turning to Greyhound buses as a cheaper way to travel. Although Greyhound buses are often uncomfortable and unreliable, bus travel may grow because flights have become more expensive.Key Facts
- Spirit Airlines, a low-cost airline, recently shut down, leading to more interest in Greyhound bus travel.
- Searches for Greyhound bus trips went up by 20% compared to last year.
- Routes where Greyhound and Spirit Airlines overlapped saw a 30% rise in passengers.
- Bus tickets cost about $53 on average, while plane tickets have increased to around $500.
- Greyhound buses are known for delays, poor conditions, and minimal comfort.
- Many Americans rely on buses because they cannot afford planes or do not have a driver’s license.
- The number of licensed drivers aged 16 has dropped by 27% since 2000.
- Greyhound was founded in 1914 and has a long history, including ties to civil rights movements, but has declined over time and is now owned by German company Flix.
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