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Greyhound Lines late, rude, idle and obnoxiuos service

I booked from the Greyhound website an end-of-summer trip from Toronto, On, to Niagara Falls for me, my teenage sons and my mother. For starters, our names were truncated and there were some codes (no explanation) on the ticket. No one to date returned my email inquiry about those codes. We were at the station one hour before trip time, as instructed at booking time. We had to line up amid turning buses (such an ugly and dangerous facility at Toronto's Bay street terminal!). When the 12:15 pm bus (Texas plate number) finally arrived, the driver and his helper kept the engine idling under everyone's nose for more than 30 minutes, while they were sorting passengers according to destinations, shouting instructions over the engine noise and trying to figure out what to do with us passengers for Niagara. My son has respiratory problems and wanted us to forfeit the whole thing, and my elderly mother was tired of standing in line. When I asked the driver why he was idling (the City of Toronto has an anti-idling bylaw), all he had to tell me was "JUST GO!". The bus left (30 min late) without informing Niagara-bound folks left behind of what's planned for them. I went back to the Info wicket, they paged a Greyhound customer rep, who came rushing somewhere esle and muttered something without even stopping. Eventually another bus was pulled for Niagara and the trip continued without further aggravation. This seems to be business as usual for Greyhound and the Bay terminal. Needless to say, complaining to Grayhound is just a waste of time. They don't care and they will not fix their inefficient and unfriendly processes. Piece of advice: take Viarail instead (which we did on our way back) - pleasant trip, right on time, you are treated with courtesy and respect, and you pay the same money.

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I was riding on your bus from Penn Station, Newark NJ to Buffalo. There was a bit of a misunderstanding with the person who I was communicating the itinerary with, as such believed I had to catch a connecting Bus in Port Authority, Manhattan, NY, which I'm still not sure if that is the case.

Needless to say, I did not make the connection.

To make a long story short: I had with me a sports bag with some very important items; my clothes, my ID, my wallet, and over 2000 cash.

The bus schedule was for 9:40pm departure from Penn Station, on August 28'th. I felt for security reasons, I would empty my pockets and place them into my bag, which I never anticipated to be disconnected from. A move I sorely regret.

On Aug 29'th I received a voice message on my phone from Buffalo, Greyhound PackageXpress stating they had my bag. The number that was given was [protected].

Since then, I've been trying desperately to get a hold of someone via numerous attempts per day at that number, and across your entire spectrum of available contact points, including email, general info and customer support, web support forms, all without luck in terms of progressing any closer to resolution.

I can understand there may be delays due to the recent weather conditions (both local and national) and also the Labor Day holiday, and I'm certain your men and women are doing a fantastic job. I've never had a problem with your service line, and am a big fan of Greyhound.

I am however, in a desperate situation as I need my bag urgently. I was recently made a job offer in Chicago, and was going to have family members in Buffalo drive me to Chicago to help me find an apartment and help with transportation until I figured my way around.

That had to be cancelled due to this difficult circumstance.

I start my job in Chicago in Sept. 8, and plan to be there by the 6'th or 7'th.

I appeal to your kindness, generosity, and general concern for your loyal customers, and implore your assistance to expedite the resolution of this matter, the timing of which for me personally is of utmost importance. It is now nearly a week, without any word.

My bags description: florescent greenish/blue sports bag, 3 feet long by 2 feet wide, had my id, clothes, sneakers, wallet, cash.

Your assistance on this matter would be so greatly appreciated.

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Greyhound Lines bad customer service

On 06/10/08 I was scheduled to leave Syracuse, NY at 630AM for Cleveland, Ohio. The driver was a no-call, no-show for his job. The arrival time in Buffalo was 1130AM. I was inconvenienced having to wait in that horrendous section of Buffalo till 2PM. I arrived in Cleveland at 6PM.

My biggest complaint is my baggage was checked in from Buffalo to Cleveland. When the bus driver opened the luggage bays he left. No where to be seen! There were ten customers including myself waiting for a baggage handler who I never saw! We all waited ten minutes and then started looking for our own luggage.

I might add, only one month ago I had major surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and lifting and especially crawling in the bottom of a Greyhound Bus was certainly against my Dr's restrictions.

I did retrieve my luggage as other dissatisfied customers did. I might add there was one customer whom had his lap top stolen when he was in the bottom of the bus also! I lost a pair of prescription eyeglasses through thid fiasco of this self-service retrieve your own luggage. They value $100.00. Tough luck chump, that is the attitude I received when I reported it to the baggage claim department, I was responded with a tough luck chump attitude!

I will tell every contact I know not to use Greyhound Bus Lines. Being in retail for over 30 years word of mouth of a dissatisfied customer is the worst possible advertisement in the retail business.

I personal feel you should refund my ticket fee of $80.00 and the $100.00 for the lost eyeglasses. Enclosed recopies of the ticket and the baggage claim stub. I suggest strongly you take care of this matter or I will get my lawyer involved.

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brockton, US
Apr 29, 2014 1:21 pm EDT
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I want to start off by saying this was the first time I have ever took such a long round trip with my family from Boston to Florida and it was one of most traumatizing things we ever had to experience. Your worker Jerome Dicker on Sunday April 27, 2014 was extremely unprofessional and inappropriate. He was cursing towards me and other people on the bus. It all started at location Fayette Zille N.C we were supposed to be rebounding the bus and there weren’t separate lines for the people who were supposed to be rebounding and the new arrivers. It was very unorganized and when I had asked Mr. Dicker his response to me was “stop being a baby cry” I then responded back with I’m just asking a simple question because there are people sitting in our seats and all of our stuff are all over the floors. He then said “go find a seat” I said there aren’t any seats my family and I paid a lot of money for our seats and to sit together because my daughter is disabled. He then said “go find a ###ing seat” I asked him to please not use that langue in front of my daughter’s and to speak to me with respect so the lady behind me started to defend me. He then said “listen here ### you need to find a ###ing seat” and I said I wanted to get off the bus I didn’t feel comfortable he said “if you get off I’m driving off and leaving you out here alone”. He didn’t give me the option to get off and I felt threaten. The whole time on the bus he was using the microphone saying inappropriate things like “for all the baby cry’s good morning and wake up” and “all the whiners” mean while everyone on the bus was staring at me and laughing. He embarrassed me in front of my family and strangers on this bus. He was being a bully and sexiest towards me. We stopped once more and when I got off I spoke with a lady named Pam that’s when she gave me all the info to contact you and everyone else at this company. I want to start off by saying this man shouldn’t be trusted with anyone’s life including his. He’s very disrespectful and rude. My daughters were traumatized by the ride back home and asked me why was he treating us like this. What am I supposed to tell my daughters? No one deserves to get treated like this. He doesn’t deserve to work around people clearly he doesn’t know what customer service is. If he was doing his job correctly all of this could have been avoided. He was being lazy eating and talking on the phone when he could have been making separate line for the new arrivers and chose not to. I’m Very unhappy with the services by this company and by this man. My family and I don’t deserve to get treated like this especially when we work hard to go on vacation we will never forget this experience and never again would be take a bus. He shouldn’t be speaking to anyone like that. I hope something gets done. He doesn’t deserve a job like this he doesn’t appreciate it.

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Niles, US
Dec 30, 2010 3:19 am EST

Didn't have a problem with luggage because I only had what I could take on the bus with me and not under the bus. But the attitude of the customer service people by far is negative, patronizing, unhelpful, rude, bordering on how I've seen correction officers treat inmates in documentaries. Does Grey Hound give extra Christmas bonuses to those who acheive Mr/Ms. McNasty of the year? Or is it that only losers can get jobs at Grey Hound? Pay too low for a smile? I'm sure Grey Hound doesn't have a good health insurance program because if they did you all could go stock up on some well needed Prozac.

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wonder employee
Atlanta, US
Feb 09, 2010 8:01 pm EST

i traveled from atlanta georgia to southfield, mi and the weather was horrible.The man that worked at the southfield station stayed open so that we did not have to wait out in the cold, he also went out of his way and made phone calls to passangers family members to let them no they were in town and needed picked up...so to all that dont think greyhound has great employees travel to southfield, mi and youll find a great, caring employee.

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Nov 15, 2008 9:25 am EST

Was this the first time you rode Greyhound? I ride the bus from Charlotte NC to Wilmington DE on a pretty regular basis and I have to say a baggage handler is something I've never seen except for in some transfers. Even then, they're only there to put your bags back on the next bus. I'm actually almost positive that it says on the website that you are responsible for your own luggage, etc. and does not guarantee baggage handlers at all stations. Why would you complain about something that was your own fault? Had you simply done some research you would have known that the service you needed is not available. And when it comes to the glasses, can you get any more immature? So you didn't hold on to your glasses well enough. That's Greyhound's fault? I think not. Take some responsability for that at least.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that I love the bus because I really hate it. I'm just saying that before you complain, think about what YOU might have done wrong.

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A standby plane ticket from Syracuse to Buffalo is roughly $69.00. Try that next time, since you're obviously no good at self-service traveling.

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Sep 03, 2008 8:41 am EDT

Shareef Aleem is a habitual complainer. He would return a free meal if he was not satisfied. He lies to get free items and continually threatens bad publicity. Please do not listen to anything this individual has to say.

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Aug 13, 2008 12:24 pm EDT

To whom it may concern;

My name is Shareef Aleem, and I am a community activist in the Denver Metropolitan area and host of a local radio talk show. Over the years I have helped many people that have had conflicts with corporations and the local, state and federal government.

Now, I find myself a victim of Greyhound Bus Lines. On April 1st, 2008, I was returning from Phoenix, AZ. I witnessed very rude behavior on the part of Greyhound employees.

First, while standing in line waiting to purchase my ticket, I noticed an African man, who had trouble speaking English being told by a rude ticket agent that he would have to go to the end of the line to ask another question even though he had just purchased a ticket from the same agent.

While, in Albuquerque, NM, I witness ed a security guard asking passengers to see their tickets. He approached one man and asked to see his ticket, the man produced the ticket without saying a word and the security guard accused him of having an attitude and made the man wait to catch a later bus. I witnessed all of this and the man never raised his voice to the security guard or gave him any problems. Rather than the passenger, it was the security guard who had the attitude problem.

When I arrived in Denver I was told that one of my pieces of luggage had been lost. I filled out all the necessary forms. I was told to wait until I receive a letter from Greyhound with a claim number (235781), which I received April 16th, 2008.

In the letter it states that Greyhound was unable to locate my property. And, that I needed an original bag claim check before my claim could be processed.

On June 28th, 2008, I complied to the request and sent in the original claim check and a copy stapled together. On July 1st, 2008, I received a letter stating that Greyhound never received my bag check claim information and that my claim was denied. I made several telephone calls to Greyhound and told them I had sent the claim check before the date of July 1st and I had proof of that with a delivery confirmation receipt that I purchased from the post office. The number is, [protected].

I spoke to a representative and I was told that my check was in the mail and that my claim was being processed. After waiting two weeks and receiving nothing I called again. This time I was told that my claim was denied. I told the representative that I had complied with their requests and sent the claim check in as I was requested before the July 1st date.

The representative told me that Greyhound didn’t receive the claim check until July 14th and that therefore my claim is being denied. I protested and the representative said the case would be reopened and that I would hear something within ten (10) business days. That time has since expired.

Now, my only recourse, being a community and political activist is to launch a picket campaign against Greyhound Bus Lines on behalf of myself and others who have been mistreated by Greyhound Bus Lines.

This picket campaign will start August 15th at 9am and continue until Greyhound responds to my complaint.

shareef aleem [protected]

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Greyhound Lines Overcharge

This is to complaint about the GIFT TICKET FEE of $18.00 charged to my purchase for using my credit card to purchase a bus ticket for my wife. I believe this is a rip off. I have never heard of something of this nature. What if I purchased a ticket for my kids that don't have a credit card, I would still get charged? Your representative on the phone cut me short by saying that I could cancel the ticket if I wanted to. So she would rather have the company lose #170, lose a customer, instead of refunding $18.00 I am writing a letter to better business bureau and calling "Shame on you" news channel so I can make this public. This is a rip off from Grey Hound. Shame on you. I will tell everyone not to travel ever with your bus line...

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Greyhound Lines racism and total incompetence

It is hard to imagine any company worse in all respects than Greyhound. In addition to being incompetent in all respects, they are are racists (black against white)

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Houston tx should not be parked on mcdoonalds grounds or even on the corner

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Dec 04, 2010 6:48 pm EST

Greyhound snuck an $18 'Gift Fee' on to my purchase when i used my wife's credit card online for my bus tickets. I did not notice until i got my email confirmation, and then it was too late with their non-refundable policy. Try to save a buck and book ahead online, and i get stuck paying even more! SCAMMERS!

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s_cheyanna
Pinetop, US
Oct 16, 2010 8:34 pm EDT

I hate Greyhound...They over booked so I had to sit in New Mexico for 18 HOURS! THey treated me like [censor] and I will never take greyhound again!

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Greyhound Lines rudeness of employees, filthy conditions of buses and terminals

Dear Customer Service Representative:

I gave up traveling by Greyhound a long time ago due to the gross inconvenience of scheduling, rudeness of employees and most of all, the filthy conditions of buses and terminals. After listening to commercials about the improvements made by Greyhound, I decided to give it another try. I must say you have done a good job of upgrading bathroom facilities and I saw some nice buses with tvs, but I was unable to get on one. Also, I was pleasantly surprised at how cordial most of the drivers were. I only enountered one who was very sullen and rude.

However, the trip turned out to be a very miserable one because even though I had my ticket well in advance and was at the station in ample time, twice I could not get on the bus I was scheduled for because of overcrowding and had to wait over a couple of hours. No buses were sent in to accommodate the overload when clearly there were enough people to fill another bus. So I got home almost another day later, calling constantly to change arrangements with the person who was to pick me up.

I was also disappointed that you've removed the bags from buses for depositing trash. At certain stops, we were told to make sure nothing was left on the floor because buses were going to be cleaned. But when we got back on the buses there was no sign that anything had been cleaned. There were still wrappers and bottles on the floor.

The next problem, and this is a big issue for me, is how disgustingly dirty the restrooms are. It is just super hard for me to stomach unkempt restrooms. I know this problem stems from public use and many people are just nasty, inconsiderate and do not clean up behind themselves. Cincinnati was the worst offender. Actually, the other places, except maybe Knoxville, were fairly decent, especially in comparison to Cincinnati. Paper all over the floor, some stalls without tissue paper, empty soap dispensers, unflushed toilets and water everywhere. (floor and countertops) I suggest that restrooms should be cleaned at least 3 times a day or an attendant on frequent duty.

My last complaint is with food service. I remember a time (I know we can't so back to the good old days) when I used to go to the Greyound station just to eat. Our bus arrived in Louisville, KY and the driver told us they had pretty good food there. Was I ever hungry as we had very short stops at places with a vending machine or two. Louisville, cafeteria was completely bare. Said other buses had cleaned them out. Only had a few hot dogs (sat in water and was without taste) and 1 piece of chicken left over. Another bad experience. It would be nice to have some tasty meals for passengers to eat. I would certainly expect the larger cities like Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Louisville to have something worth eating. What you do have is very costly so it might as well be good, don't you think?

Unfortunately, I know this letter won't make a bit of difference, but I just wanted to let my opinion be heard.

Sincerely,
Katie

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GadU76
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Oct 23, 2009 10:43 am EDT

I was travelling across America and used my credit card for the first time in over a year to purchase a ticket from Lexington Kentucky to Austin Texas. A few days later it was charged $275 to Rent a Center in KY, there was no physical way I could have been there since I was in Texas! Since this there was 2 other fraudulent transactions before I stopped the card.

When I think of it the guy who served me was overly friendly with me, thought he was *** and hitting on me! He must have passed on my credit details there is no other explaination since it stayed in my wallet the whole time, only used my credit card to buy a ticket because Greyhound stations tend to be in the wrong end of town and would not like to carry cash! Anyway know anything more about this please contact me. Have emailed Greyhound and have had no response!

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MR. A
VISALIA , US
May 26, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

THE BUS DRIVER WAS A PIG WITH HIS CONSTANT EATING, ALL HE NEEDED TO DO WAS BRINGOUT THE PICKNICK BASSKET NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THE WHELL, SAFETY, MANNERS TO THE CUSTOMERS AND RUDD GIVING PEOPLE A DEMEANER LOOK AT ALL TIMES, I THOUGHT GREYHOUND WAS A TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, BESIDES THIS HE HAD POOR HYGENE - THIS WAS COMENTED BT 35 PERCENT OF THE PEOPLE IN THE BUS, IT SMELLED LIKE VOMITE - THE SWINE FLUE INFILTERATED THE GREYHOUND HOW LOW HAS THE QUALITY OF SERVICE HAS COME

BUS NUMBER 6510 STARTED IN FRESNO CALIFORNIA BUT I HAD TO GET OFF BEFORE MY HELATH GOT WORSE I GOT OFF AT SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, BUT YOU WOULD NEVER GUESS THE NAME OF THIS SORRY ### DRIVERS NAME... COINSADENCE ... DRIVERS NAME IS DENVER PIGGE ( PIGGIE IS RIGHT)

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sherri nelson
Stockton, US
Feb 25, 2009 11:31 pm EST

we have family arriveing on the bus, but get a call saying there broke down.they will be delayed for several hours.but the worst, when trying to find out information, on how long the delay will be, and when they will now arrive.we found that there are no answers.we have internet and phone.neither one were helpful.there are still no answers to our upsetting questions.we are very stressed and uptight over our family members out in the cold.please contact us. [protected].(sherri)

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Diana7
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Aug 20, 2010 11:14 pm EDT
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It's also very unprofessional for a business to not allow passengers to transport a pet along with them on board providing the passanger has taken all the necessary steps are taken to protect pet and passangers. Would Greyhound tell a parent she/he could not bring a crying infant on board? For a pet is also equal as that of a child they both create the same amount of time & space.

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Rachel Miller
Lewiston, US
May 02, 2010 2:57 am EDT

Last summer, I decided to go to Seattle for a weekend vacation. I originated from my hometown of Lewiston, Idaho (the bus depot was a truck stop called the Shell DynaMart). The place was OK and the bus (Northwestern Trailways) was fairly decent.
The Northwestern Trailways bus ended at Spokane (another fairly decent bus terminal), but the ticket clerk told me that the bus to Seattle scheduled for 1:45AM was overbooked or so I thought and I would have to be on the next bus at 9:00AM. Luckily, I manage to get on the 1:45AM bus thanks to the good Lord. A somewhat decent trip. But when I got to Seattle, the bus depot was filthy and when I went to the ladies room and saw one of the toilets had blood in it, it made me gag. And so, I decided to originate from Everett instead. I'll be going to Seattle again in mid-May and this time, I'll be taking the plane instead.

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HeidiRN
Wanatah, US
Aug 09, 2009 12:36 pm EDT

I am an RN who wanted to find a way to see my new grandbaby in Tacoma Washington, from Chicago, Ill. I checked out the greyhound website and saw that they were working on upgrades, their fares were good, so I thought why not!

By the time I was in Milwaukee I was in tears. The seat cushion was ripped and very uncomfortable, the bus driver had already used the F word on two little old ladies, the bathroom on the bus stunk, I would not attempt to use it.

Needless to say it only got worse from there, St. Regis Montanna they made us all get off the bus and left us at a cafe/casino combo that closed at 11:00pm The bus said they would be back by 10:50 it was more like 11:20 so all were left outside the establishment, other people had small children. Not to mention the patrons that were coming out with a little too much to drink.

Again in Spokane we all had to get off the bus just to reboard this was 1:20 am - around 2am. Needless to say sleep was out of the question, again what about the mothers with small children. These were not transfers.

But the last leg of the trip was beyond inhumane. The cooling system would decide to dump the condensation down on various passengers, including me, it would soak our seats, pillows and blankets. When the passengers complained to a greyhound attendant she informed us that she "was not in maintenance". The bus was full so finding another seat was out of question. The last five to six hours on the bus the bathroom smelled so bad that it literally made me nauseous every time someone opened the door. The attendant that wasn't in maintenance apparently didn't do housekeeping either as she never attempted to clean the bathroom.

Being a nurse the infection control issues have me quite concerned especially with the H1N1 pandemic at hand. I intend to investigate this further.

Heidi

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Dorthy McCarthy
Kanopolis, US
Jun 11, 2009 11:10 am EDT

My friend and I decided to go to Kansas City MO to see the KC Royals baseball game. When we got to the primary bus station in Salina KS, the bus driver told us we could get on the bus even though the bus was full. We sat down in seats together and when the reboarders got back on the bus we found that we had taken a guy's seat. He was very polite about it, but the bus driver came back and demanded my friend get out of this guy's seat. My friend did not get out of the seat and the bus driver asked the guy to go sit elsewhere, but the guy ended up standing in the aisle for fifty miles along with four or five other people. When we got ready to come home from Kansas City, although we had been waiting for the bus home for over three hours we could not get on the bus because of overbooking. It was around two o'clock in the afternoon and the woman at the service desk said we would have to wait until 12:30 am the next day to get on a bus. Nobody seemed to care.We were stranded there until I remembered a shuttle service, the Roadrunners. We had to spend extra money to get to the airport and get picked up and then it cost us dearly to get home, much more than we would have paid if we rode the bus. I will never ride the Greyhound bus company again unless someone in the family has died and it is a dire emergency. I am glad to get this off my chest even though we cannot do anything about it.

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Janis Sekora
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Aug 06, 2008 12:25 pm EDT

Just this weekend I experienced the same issues as you all. Tacoma to Vancouver, BC - the 11:25a was an hour late getting in due to the driver taking too long at the stops from Portland, OR. We arrive in Seattle at 1:10p with both 12:45 busses having just pulled out - how easy it would have been to call ahead and let them know we would be right there. No one was available to let us know what to do or what the schedule was except to tell us to get in line so we can get onto the bus. Busses came and went but not to Vancouver, BC - they arrived broken or not able to accomodate a wheelchair. Finally we left Seattle around 6:00pm. During the time we were there were 2 announcements both of which I had to relay to the line because no one could hear, both being about more delays but nothing definative. There were no managers to be found anywhere. We were in line for 5 hours with no seats, no offer of food or vouchers, no one to let us know what was going on. I have put in a formal complaint and I have encouraged others on my bus to do the same. I am very disappointment overall in Greyhound but specifically the dirty & understaffed Seattle location.

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Brian holding
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Apr 22, 2008 12:59 pm EDT

Hi We had similar experienc. They over book and don't stop. some time the staff are very rude. they don't care any way

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Apr 22, 2008 12:57 pm EDT

We booked ticket from Bellingham WA, to Vancouver BC . The scheduled time of departure at Bellingham WA as 5.25pm and we traveled from south to reach Bellingham at 4.10pm. We were told at at Bellingham that the bus, which originates from Seattle will not stop at Bellingham and we would have to take the next bus which was at 8.25p.m.
Because they over booked at Seattle!
We compalined to the customer service representative at the counter, but she simply shrugged her shoulder and said that it was a mistake made at Seattle and she should do nothing, closed the counter and went home!
The next bus at 8.25pm did pick us up, but the bus was delayed at the border crossing for nearly 2 hours and by the time it reached Vancouver BC it was around mid night. I complained to Gray Hound but never got any response!.
My advice don't travel by Gray Hound . They suck

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Greyhound Lines - terrible experience!

I recently had the displeasure of ridding greybound. I was treated as if i was to be pleasured by humiliation, rudeness, and threating drivers. To add to this unforgettable ride, if a swab test were to be done on growing manifestation sof growth, it would grow a tree of filth. To my surprise, no one said a word, Why? Because we were told that if we uttered...

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Greyhound Lines unbelievable day from hell!

When I was eighteen, I was going to school in Chicago. I didn't have a car, so when it came time to go home over Christmas, my parents sent me tickets for Greyhound to get back home to Dayton Ohio. I was slightly nervous with it being my first time traveling alone. My day from hell has a number of chapters, spanning a number of locations. It started easily enough when I arrived over an hour early at the bus station. I just wanted to get myself situated, and make sure I was in the right place. Went and checked in with an agent, and she wrote the number of my "gate" on the back of pamphlet so that I would end up in the right place.

I was the first person at my "gate" (really just one of several doors leading to the outside) and sat down to wait in line. As the hour progressed, more and more people lined up behind me, and the lines at the gates on either side of me increased as well.

They started to announce the arrivals of the buses, and imagine my surprise when I hear that the bus I need is not leaving from MY gate, but the one to the right of me! I went immediately to an agent who was directing traffic, and showed him the fact the other agent had written down the wrong gate. He merely told me to get to the back of the line. I went to another agent, who allowed me to get to a proper place in the line, since I had been there before ANYONE else.

Because it was the holidays and Greyhound doesn't really "reserve" enough places on their buses, they'd had to call in buses from other companies to help carry their load. I ended up on one of the rentals, and settled in for the trip to Indianapolis, where I was supposed to switch buses.

In Indianapolis, everything literally fell apart. Greyhound was so overbooked, we were told flat out that there was not even close to enough room on the bus that we were supposed to be switching to. As my busload had come inside to check back in (like you're SUPPOSED to) and waiting in line again, other customers who were just arriving outside began making a mad dash to the bus that was ALREADY almost full. All we could do was WATCH.

I was talking with a ticket agent, who assured me she would find me a place on that bus, because hardly any of the lines were literally going through Dayton. As she's talking to me...the bus pulls away. At that point we were informed that we had two options -

1.Wait five hours in Indianapolis for another bus.

2.Take another bus immediately to Cincinnati, where we we could switch once more.

Cincinnati is only about an hour from Dayton, so I decided to take my chances with getting a bus out of there, rather than sit in Indianapolis for several hours. Everything was happening so fast - the bus for Cincinnati turned out to be the very rental bus we had all just gotten off of. So a large group of us are walking back outside to get BACK on the bus we'd gotten off of, and one of the workers begins throwing an ABSOLUTE fit, yelling and cursing at people, treating them like cattle, screaming at them to get on the bus.

Everything had happened so fast that I hadn't even got a chance to call my parents, and tell them what in the world was going on. I didn't have a cell-phone, so I had no way of letting them know where I was going, or when I would actually be home. They told me later on they had been in a near panic when I hadn't shown up when I was supposed to. They called Greyhound, but once again, Greyhound doesn't do "reservations", so they had literally no idea what bus I was on, or where in creation I was!

When we got to Cincinnati nobody could tell me anything. I went to the "gate" I was told to wait at, and proceeded to sit on the floor alone for 45 minutes, wondering if a bus for Dayton was even coming. When the bus DID arrive, I went out to meet the driver, and showed him my ticket. As I was trying to explain why it didn't match his route, he literally begins YELLING at me. "Just get on the bus! Just get on the bus!"

It might sound stupid, but just going back over it makes me want to cry. I could not BELIEVE the way people had acted that day. You know, I can understand being overbooked for the holidays. I can excuse the fact that I had to ride on a rental bus, and that passengers had to shout out directions to get to the Greyhound Station in Cincinnati because the driver didn't know where it was. What I CANNOT accept is the rude, unbelievable treatment we the customers were subjected to, because THEY Had overbooked. I'll never forget it. And to anyone thinking about taking Greyhound... seriously, think again.

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Greyhound Lines scam and cheating!

I went back to help my mother move and to pick up a truck. Greyhound gouges your eyeballs out on for prices, and the selection stinks. Then when not eating at the terminal you don't get a choice of good food. They stood at BurgerKing, Arby's and McDonalds. What is wrong with something like SUBWAY where you get something that can pass for fresh while a good helping of veggies?

BEWARE OF THE PHONES IN THE GREYHOUND WAITING AREAS.

$5 a minute may not seem like much to you but for what I spent on 4 calls I could have had cellphone service. DO NOT USE THOSE DAMNED PHONES.

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Limon Fonio
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Jun 27, 2009 1:35 pm EDT

I asked other bus company to serve Ottawa/Gatineau, but their answer was that this is impossible because Greyhound has the exclusive right to Ottawa area. So we all here in Ottawa are slaves of the monopolist Greyhound . No wonder that the fares are excessivelly high and the quality of its service more than poor.

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Nov 05, 2008 3:12 pm EST

Whatever happened to customer service I myself will never use Greyhound again.

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Jul 14, 2008 11:30 am EDT

I was traveling to Ottawa Ontario with my fiance Chris for a visit to his brother, my fiance purchased our tickets the day before us bus departure, the next day we went to board our bus and the driver advised us we were on the wrong bus and we were traveling to Toronto Ontario, we had to go into the bus station to make the correction and were advised it wasen't her mistake and in order for us to be able to go to Ottawa we would have to pay the difference for their mistake which was more then $80 on top of the $200 in something we spent to travel, I contacted greyhound and for weeks called them to see what would be done and I was promised a refund for our trip, well today in the mail I recieved a travel voucher for $80 and not the refund for the tickets as promised and then I was told by greyhound to mail the voucher back and they will determine what to do which will take another 6-8 which is stupid, is there anything more I can do or someone else I can speak to I have already made a complaint and spoke to people boarding greyhound that they are being ripped off and screwed over and will continue to do so till the issue is rectified.

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Greyhound Lines lost luggage!

Ok well lets start of saying that greyhound is not helpful with what they do they lose your personal items such as luggage and then give you the run around to get it back... well i came from tampa fl back to texas where i live from the holidays get to my destination and my bags were no where to be found and then i went inside of the station and the agent with vtc valley transit couch says to me its not my problem drive back to houston and gave me a form which he was suppose to file and didn't so know i have no clothes no laptop and i have to drive a whole hour to Houston to try to get something done i am frustrated pissed off and more than all disgusted of the whole situation...

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May 20, 2008 5:50 pm EDT

After a 4 day horrible experience, lost luggage, stolen wallet, and a week of frustrating dealings with Greyhound, I'm putting out a Call to Action against Greyhound. Please read below for more information:

It's time Greyhound was held accountable, so I'm putting this action together to get everyone who has ever had trouble with Greyhound's bus system to call and complain about their operating procedures, lack of customer service, amount of lost baggage, and anything else you can think of that you, or anyone you may know, want to address with Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Action Dates: June 23 through 27, 2008
Action Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time (so adjust the times for your time zone.)

I believe if you can post this information in your Blog, on Message Boards, on Forums, or email it to your friends. If everyone then calls, sends letters, creates picket lines outside your local Greyhound station, faxes Greyhound and Laidlaw on June 23 through the 27th, perhaps they will understand just how unhappy everyone is with their bus service. Also, please consider finding and taking another bus service. If you know of a bus service, please list it so others can learn about them. I've listed one below, after all the other information.

Unpublished location of Greyhound's Corporate Offices:
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Criag Lentzsch, CEO
15110 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX [protected]
U.S.A.

Do NOT call the listed phone numbers for Greyhound [protected] is given but only reaches a voice system and it's almost impossible to reach a live person on the [protected] official Greyhound number.), instead reach a live person by calling any of these unpublished numbers:

Operator with Executive Office: [protected]
Bryan: [protected]
Ursala: [protected]
Safety Dept: [protected]
Claudette: [protected]
Jennell: [protected]

These are the numbers that I was able to reach people, however, you can try to reach other live people by dialing 214-849-82XX (put any number in for the XX)

The Parent Company (the company that owns Greyhound) for Greyhound is:
Laidlaw Inc.
55 Shulman Boulevard, Suite 400
Naperville, IL 60563
U.S.A.
Phone: [protected]
Fax: [protected]

Other Bus Services:
Trailways services some areas, so please see this website to see if they service the areas you are traveling: http://www.trailways.com/schedules.asp

Another great website to find bus services: http://www.apta.com/links/transit_by_mode/bus.cfm

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Emanuel
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May 03, 2008 2:19 pm EDT

Service in Memphis is horrible. The ticket employees are rude, rolling their eyes, sarcastic not helpful at all. One positive point. The ticket employees in Columbus, Oh were friendly nice and helpful.

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Greyhound Lines - losing lost luggage!

I am currently suing the busc company for forging fake signatures claiming I cashed a 250 dollars check plus losing my luggage Feb 21st at Oklahoma City during a busswitch. Their NYC attorney Laura Mazzari is crooked, corrupt and lied about me cashing a 250 check I mailed back to their Dallas offices as a insult. I am seeking 5,000 dollars in damages and...

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Greyhound Lines - have not got refund!

I was in the US for a holiday from India with my parents in May 2007. We had planned a trip to Niagara Falls while we were there. On May 16, we bought three tickets for travel from Milwaukee, WI, to Buffalo, NY. We took the 2.15pm bus from Milwaukee to Chicago as scheduled and reached Chicago around 4.30 pm. From Chicago, we were to take the 4.55pm bus to...

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Greyhound Lines bus failed to stop for my child!

Letter written to:
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Mr. Steve Gorman, CEO
Ms. Robinson
P.O. Box 660689
Dallas, Texas 75266

I would like to inform you of a disturbing incident that took place on May 18, 2007 aboard your Greyhound bus. It was caused by one of your employees and was exacerbated by the fact that Greyhound.com does not list the address of bus stop locations on your website.

On May 18, I purchased a one way ticket to Lemore, CA at the Paso Robles, CA Greyhound station for my 16 year old daughter, Vincenza Zenobio. Before boarding, I personally spoke to the Greyhound bus driver and confirmed with him that Lemore would be the second stop. I was told that the first stop was Kettlemen City and the second stop would be Lemore and the driver acknowledged that he would stop there for my child. My daughter checked her luggage which was tagged to Lemore with the driver. There is no question that prior to boarding the driver acknowledged that he understood my daughter would be getting off in Lemore. We had made arrangements for my niece to be waiting in Lemore for my daughter when the bus arrived.

The problem is that the driver forgot to stop in Lemore! My daughter questioned the driver after he failed to stop and he informed her that the next stop was Hanford. My daughter called me on her cell phone, in a panic, and said that the driver would now be dropping her off in Hanford. I then informed my niece of the driver's mistake and told her to drive to Hanford. The problem was that my niece had no idea where the Hanford bus stop was, and when I searched your website to find the location for her, I discovered that Greyhound does not list the bus stop addresses on its website. So now I have my 16 year old child that is being dropped off in a city where no one is there to meet her because your driver failed to stop at her final destination; and we have no way of knowing the location/address of the drop off point.

I am upset because the driver failed to let off my child at the proper bus stop and because Greyhound does not list the bus stop addresses on their website. The safety of my daughter was placed in jeopardy, and as a customer who pays for your service, I am outraged. The fact that my niece was able to ask around at a Hanford hotel and get directions to the actual Greyhound bus stop, is fortunate for both parties but does not change the fact that there is a flaw in your system.

I would like to have receive a written apology form the bus driver that failed to stop for my child. I would like to receive compensation for a ticket that was purchased and turned into a nightmare and near disaster. I would like to see Greyhound list the bus stop addresses on its website. What would the liability have been for Greyhound if some tragedy had befallen my child in Hanford?... hmmm?

Sincerely,
Richard Zenobio

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MARIO BADILLO
Mesquite, US
Jul 24, 2012 8:41 am EDT

im up set why the bus driver never tell you how much time we got for used the store o use the beth room im customer for long time, before they play movies and now they play what they want, so you tell me the, wy they use the cell whent driving, and play music what they want to lesiting this is my fith time to meke this report how many more, you tell me and this is an AMERICANOS BUS LINE, AN ONE MORE, I GOT SOME MANY COMPLAINS NO TV, TALKING AN THE CELL WHENT DRIVING, REST ROOMS REALLY BAD, NO COMUNICATIONS WHENT THEY STOP EN ANY STATION, HOW LONG HE SI GOING TO STAY AN THAT STATION SO WE CAN BUY SOME THING TO EAT O USE REST ROOM, IF I PAY FOR A SERVES YOU NEED TO GIVE THAT SEVES YOU OFERT ! HOW MANY MORE DOU YOU WANT ME TO REPOT, AN YOU NEED TO CHEK DOES OPERATORES AMERICANOS BUS LINE OPERATORES !EVEN I CALL CUSTOMER SERVES IT WAS CLOSED, WHAT SERVES IS THAT

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Mar 29, 2012 10:03 pm EDT

the greyhound website under station locations does list hanford but when you click it for the address it does not even say the address or where the bus stops in hanford california. when u click hanford on the greyhound website for the address it only says

Bus Stop
Bus stops [identified with a (B) in Greyhound Ticket Center] provide limited schedule service for a large number of locations, which do not support a full-service terminal or agency. As a general rule, no ticketing, baggage, or package express service is offered at these locations. Some of these locations may be at a local airport or transit center, while others may simply be a stop along a highway route, without an enclosed waiting area.

Passengers should be aware that no Greyhound ticketing facilities are available at bus stop locations.

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mwalk
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Oct 11, 2008 11:58 pm EDT

ALL stations and agents of Greyhound are listed on the website, PERIOD! If you are too inept to plan a trip then blame it on yourself, not a company that handles thousands of passengers on a daily basis, they cannot and will not babysit you or your responsibilities, in a pefect world YOU would handle your greatest concerns instead of dropping it in someone else's lap. As to the drivers, stop blaming them for tarnished customer service because they deal with the rudest ###s that exsist, once again, on an hourly basis, who can't be ADULT enough to act properly on a bus with 40+ other people, it's soo sad to see people tring to be a social center of attention on a ###ing bus! give me a break! Grow the ### up people and you will be treated like an adult!

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May 10, 2008 10:21 am EDT

My daughter was only 16 and was caught off guard by the driver failing to stop. She was dropped off at the next stop and The DRIVER should have become involved in communicating to us where she was. Yeah, something was not right.. the driver failed to drop her off at the right stop and then correct the situation by working with us. He could have called on her cell phone to us. In a perfect world, my daughter would have asked the right questions, but when you buy a ticket, and your father speaks directly to the driver before departing, you would think a company like GH whose sole function is to take people from point A to point B would be able to get it right. As a follow up, I asked Greyhound to refund her ticket, at least. They wrote a BS form letter of apology and nothing else. I was more insulted by their failure to look into the situation. Yeah, something is wrong- Greyhound

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Sep 26, 2007 12:03 pm EDT

something is not right..

why didn't you ask the driver for the address?

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Greyhound Lines - overcharge and poor customer service

Not only did Greyhound over charge my bank account for my ticket, they also had me on hold with customer service for over 20 minutes during peak calling hours. It is rude an unprofessional to treat customers the way that I was treated and I am sure that others have received the same or worse treatment. Greyhound needs to clean up its act before a company that has better customer service than them comes along...

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Greyhound Lines bus delay

I was on the bus on may 24, 2007 was in jackson mississippi bus driver would not let me and 14 other passengers get on the bus said the bus was to full and their were empty seats now i,m sitting in the terminal waiting on a bus that will arrive at 10:30 pm my bus was delayed because of bus driver and i demand a refund i'm a heart patient and i cannot sit for long time waiting on a bus when on bus i can rest my body.

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Oct 07, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

Atlanta to New York / New York to Atlanta $90...Non-Stop (12hrs)...Any other Destination receive 10%-20% off the competitors rate. Reserve Your Next Trip at onewayexpresss.com

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Jewell George
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Nov 30, 2008 11:38 pm EST

Greetings!

I started my trip from Ft Eustis bus station @ 0430 Sunday morning and was due to arrived at my destinaion at around 1200 Midnight Sunday ( now I told that my trip would be delayed in Nashvill TN and would arrive at my destination 10:00am on Monday) This in my view is unacceptable I payes for a service and I feel that proper notification should have been afforded me. Now this aspect of my travel will cause undue hardship on my body and personal finances. Please reply.

Thanks!
Ph# [protected] or [protected]

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Greyhound Lines idling hours on end

In light of global warming it is disgusting to see the Greyhound buses idling hours on end. I live behind a Greyhound bus station and there is a big sign in the station's window asking the bus drivers to turn off their buses. This does not always happened. The continuous idling disrupts my sleep and the exhaust filters through my windows often setting off my fire alarm. I have complained about this before, but nothing seems to stop the bus drivers from leaving their engines on. We have even had confrontation with the drivers when we have personally gone down to the station and ask them to turn off the buses. Idling contributes to air and noise pollution and should be stopped. I phoned our town office and there is even a bylaw that prohibits idling. But the noise and stink continues. Greyhound really does contribute to global warming and should be fined.

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Jun 25, 2011 9:18 pm EDT

This was a trip from Missoula, MT to Sweetwater, TX about a month ago. I got to the station 3 hours early so I could check my suitcase and walk around for a while since, as anyone knows, most of Greyhound's depots are too small with too little seating. Before getting on the bus I noticed my suitcase wasn't on the cart that the driver was using; I brought this up and talked to the counterperson, and she looked and it wasn't anywhere. Turns out it had got put on the *wrong* bus going west to Spokane rather than east going to the first transfer in Billings; apparently, someone who wasn't even supposed to be touching the bags put it on the wrong cart -- the unhelpful lady said "Oh, he was just trying to help." So she tells me she'll alert Spokane and will priority ship it going east and that it would reach Sweetwater either before me or when I got there (though I found both of those scenarios implausible). Oh, but before we could get there we were treated extremely rudely by the employees at the Billings depot -- they act like you're inconveniencing them by asking questions (these are usually the kinds of people who have cruddy social lives and are unpleasant at home); and then at the Denver depot, with disgusting bathrooms with thick feces caked in the commodes, we were 2 hours late leaving because some dippy dispatcher didn't bother to relay a driver's morning call that he was sick, and insteado f leveling with us and keeping us up on the situation, just kept lying and said the bus would be there "any minute" with a smug smile that indicated he just loved seeing us angry. Then at a 1-hour layover in Amarillo, half of the depot was tarped off due to "remodeling" and the frigging bathrooms were locked even though the depot was open and there was a ticket person behind the counter. And the departing bus was unnecessarily crowded because a lot of people missed their connections because of the 2-hour delay in Denver, so they had to get on this bus which made it even more crowded. Then upon getting to Sweetwater 2.5 hours late with the depot closed (it's a small town), I laid down outside until they opened up at 8a, and wouldn't you know -- no suitcase! It's June 25th now, and I haven't seen my suitcase since May 31st, and even though the helpful employee at the Sweetwater depot helped me file a claim, I've been checking back with the lost-baggage department by phone, and they're of absolutely no help! For one thing, the call center is outsourced to India or somewhere and you can't understand half what they're saying; and then they talk like a machine and don't *listen* to you. I told the people I used to do a call-center job and I know they have a comment section to write relevant details, and I keep telling them this must have something to do with the incompetent lady at the Missoula depot screwing up my suitcase *before* I'd even gotten on the bus. But all they do is keep saying I'll have to wait 30 days while they have a "trace" on the bag and are looking for it. There is only one Sweetwater depot in the entire United States; I looked. So how can my suitcase which clearly had a destination tag of Sweetwater *still* not make it there. And, of course, the maximum dollar amount they'll reimburse you for a lost bag is a lousy $250 even though I had at least $650 worth of stuff in the bag, including an extra pair of eyeglasses and a portable DVD player. And since I was moving (this was not a vacation where I just took some of my belongings), almost *all* of my belongings were in that suitcase. I've had to shell out money for clothes and socks and underwear and toilet items just to get by on an everyday basis, and Greyhound *just does not care*! I'm going to start calling their baggage phone number 3 times a day everyday until I get some results:.

Most of the drivers are rude and surly and act like they're so much better than their passengers, . If they're such hot shots, though, what are they doing driving a frigging *bus* for a living!? The seats are majorly uncomfortable, the legroom is dismal especially when someone in front of you reclines their seat back?. And you also get some real rude and noisy passengers, who, like the drivers, act like they're so cool; they usually sit in the back but you can hear them all the way in the front and they disturb everybody, and a lot of the time the drivers won't do anything about it'. Also grating is people throwing all their crap on the seat next to them when the bus is filling up so no one will sit by them|. At the reststops you get ### passengers trying to bum cigs and money from you, who I have no problem telling them to go to and leave me alone..

Greyhound cares absolutely nothing about their customers!. They know most of them are low-income and view them as vermin. They certainly want your money but they don't want to lift an extra finger to make sure you get your money's worth by offering basic reliable service with courtesy. What's really ironic is that Dallas is headquarters for Greyhound and yet Dallas is one of the worst, unsafest depots there is located in a bad part of downtown where the homelesss and panhandlers frequent. And instead of the lone security guard keeping an eye on the place to keep the customers safe, Greyhound has him taking people from their line out to the buses. I heard from someone that the night before the city cops came in and arrested 4 people and a stabbing happened right inside the depot, too! Again, Greyhound has no concern for the safety and convenience of their customers. An airline or Amtrak would get absolutely hammered if they treated their travelers like this; so why does Greyhound get away with it? If rich people rode Greyhound, you can bet there'd be congressional hearings and investigations by the BBB and CPA.

For all those like me who've very bad experiences with Greyhound, the best way to get back at them is to *never* do business with them again. I'm set to go to Salt Lake City next month, and I've already purchased an advance ticket with the airline and it cost about the same amount as a Greyhound ticket. Book ahead with Amtrak and you'll get a decent price, too. Heck, even posting a rideshare ad at Craig's List is a good alternative. Greyhound has been losing customers for a while and is continuing to do so. I talked to one decent Greyhound employee who said some company rep was going to all of the depots trying to see what they can do get more business, and he suggested the execs ride their own crummy buses from coast to coast and see if they'd ever take Greyhound if they were everyday citizens. So do the smart thing, people, and plan ahead and fly or take the train. It's just not worth giving this terrible company so much as a single dollar more of your hard-earned money, especially since Greyhound does very little earn it.

They're reprehensible, they know this, and they don't give a hoot just as long as they continue to get that money. I'd question how these company execs can have this on their consciences when the obvious answer is that they don't have consciences in the first place -- or scruples or principles or deceny or morality. Simple. As. That.

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Jun 25, 2011 9:44 pm EDT

Thanks, and what a great saying!

And, yes, I want my suitcase; I don't want their measly $250 payoff, which I've heard they delay paying you as long as they can. See, though the detination was Sweetwater, I needed to get to the town of Roby 18 miles away but the bus doesn't go there; I was going to hitch-hike out there, and with a rolling suitcase and being properly dressed, I wouldn't come off as some raggy nomad who people would be cautious about picking up. So I had to stay in a motel in Sweetwater overnight for $40 just to see if the suitcase turned up the next morning after the morning it was supposed to be there. So that's another $40 on top of the money I've had to spend on clothes and stuff that were in the suitcase.

Oh, and then when I got a ride to Sweetwater 2 weeks later, I was supposed to leave out of there at 7:30p but the frigging bus arrived almost 2 hours late and was told I'd miss my connection and I'd have to be stuck in a depot for almost 12 hours. And with it being 100 degrees outside and the Sweetwater depot closed, I forked out *another* $40 for a motel so I'd have somewhere to sleep! Greyhound's got this insane idea that it's no big deal to spend 12 hours in some crowded, dirty, unsafe big-city depot for 12 hours! Again, if their execs had to do such a thing, they'd balk and scream bloody murder. If the airlines and Amtrak aren't allowed to do this people and not properly compensate the travlers for this, Greyhound shouldn't! There's a severe lack of oversight going on here because, again, lawmakers and congresspeople don't take Greyhound, so it's no big deal to them; and the low-income people who make up most of Greyhound's ridership don't have the ears of their congressman or - woman.

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Greyhound Lines - greyhound - trip from hell!

I left Phoenix, AZ Friday, April 6 2007. Arriving at Flagstaff at 3AM, the bus cleaners helped themselves to over $300 from my wallet, which had fallen onto my seat when disembarking in order for the bus to be "serviced". When I protested to staff and driver, police were summoned and told "I was drunk". First, I do not drink. I am a diabetic, and was simply...

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Greyhound Lines In-depth Review

Overview: Greyhound Lines is a renowned bus transportation company that has been serving passengers for many years. With a rich history and background, Greyhound is known for its reliable and affordable services.

Ticketing and Booking: Booking tickets with Greyhound is a breeze, whether it's done online or through other channels. The website offers a user-friendly interface and easy navigation. Different ticket types, including one-way, round trip, and flexible options, are available to cater to various travel needs. Pricing is competitive, and the company often offers discounts to make travel even more affordable.

Bus Fleet and Amenities: Greyhound boasts a diverse fleet of buses that are well-maintained and comfortable. The buses are equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and reclining seats, ensuring a pleasant journey. Cleanliness is a priority, and passengers can expect a comfortable and hygienic environment. The company also provides accessibility features for passengers with disabilities, ensuring that everyone can travel comfortably.

Routes and Destinations: Greyhound covers an extensive network of routes and destinations, making it convenient for travelers to reach their desired locations. The bus schedules are reliable, and the frequency of buses is commendable. Direct routes and connections are available, providing flexibility and convenience for passengers. The website provides information on popular routes and destinations, helping travelers plan their trips effectively.

Customer Service: Greyhound's customer support is responsive and helpful, ensuring that passengers receive the assistance they need. Multiple contact channels, including phone, email, and live chat, are available for easy communication. The company is accommodating when it comes to ticket changes, cancellations, and refunds. Customer complaints and feedback are handled efficiently, reflecting Greyhound's commitment to customer satisfaction.

Safety and Security: Greyhound prioritizes passenger safety and complies with industry regulations and standards. Measures are in place to ensure the security of luggage and personal belongings. In unforeseen events, the company has emergency protocols and effective communication systems to keep passengers informed and safe.

Onboard Experience: The seating area on Greyhound buses is comfortable and clean, providing a pleasant onboard experience. Temperature control and ventilation are well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable environment throughout the journey. Entertainment options, such as movies and music, are available to keep passengers entertained. Additionally, food and beverage services are provided, allowing passengers to enjoy refreshments during their trip.

Punctuality and Reliability: Greyhound buses are known for their on-time performance, ensuring that passengers reach their destinations as scheduled. In the event of delays, the company handles the situation professionally and communicates with passengers effectively. Cancellations and rescheduling are infrequent, reflecting the overall reliability of Greyhound's service.

User Reviews and Ratings: Greyhound receives positive reviews and ratings from various sources, indicating high customer satisfaction. Common positive feedback includes the affordability of tickets, reliable service, and helpful customer support. Negative feedback often revolves around occasional delays or issues with specific routes. Overall, customers are satisfied with Greyhound and recommend the company to others.

Loyalty Programs and Rewards: Greyhound offers loyalty programs and rewards for frequent travelers. These programs provide benefits and perks, such as discounted fares and priority boarding, making travel more rewarding for loyal customers. Earning and redeeming rewards is easy, enhancing the overall travel experience. When compared to competitors, Greyhound's loyalty programs stand out for their value and flexibility.

Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives: Greyhound is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The company employs eco-friendly technologies and practices to minimize its carbon footprint. It also partners with environmental organizations and initiatives, demonstrating its dedication to environmental stewardship. Greyhound maintains transparency by regularly reporting on its progress and initiatives.

Conclusion: Greyhound Lines is a reliable and affordable bus transportation company that offers a comfortable and convenient travel experience. With a diverse fleet, excellent customer service, and a wide network of routes, Greyhound caters to the needs of various types of travelers. The company's commitment to safety, punctuality, and sustainability further enhances its value. Whether you're a frequent traveler or planning a one-time trip, Greyhound is a recommended choice for a hassle-free journey.

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