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A bus company that arranges "virtual stations" with restaurants, gas stations, etc., will be less capital intensive and more flexible than one that builds out s
by adolph 3y ago
A bus company that arranges "virtual stations" with restaurants, gas stations, etc., will be less capital intensive and more flexible than one that builds out static infrastructure. That doesn't prevent partnerships for multimodal.
- toomuchtodo 3y agoAssuming these arrangements aren’t made and then not adhered to, I agree. Checks and balances, trust but verify, all that jazz.
- supertrope 3y agoIt depends on the motivation. Business decisions focused only on minimizing cost usually mean they choose to sacrifice quality. If an ad hoc network of locations is setup to enlarge the network, provide flexibility, or keep quality high it's a good sign. Greyhound is stuck as the transportation method of last resort. They are known for providing uncomfortable and slow trips so they cannot attract the type of customer who will pay more, which leaves them unable to invest in a better experience.