Travelling on $1: the cheap bus fares are going strong

The so-called “Chinatown” bus services revolutionized bus-travelling along the East coast, from Washington, DC to Boston.  The cheap fares forced Grayhound to reduce its prices.  Other bus companies like Megabus and Bolt soon appeared with fares as low as a dollar (with caveat, of course).  The price wars continue today to attract travelers along with amenities like free Wi-Fi, outlets on the bus, and free water.  Travelling by bus has changed for ever.

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http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/04/a-guide-to-cheap-buses-including-how-to-score-1-tickets/

Courtesy: The New York Times