• ShustOne
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      611 months ago

      Greyhound is horrible. We should federalize a bus system that allows cheap but reliable travel to those that need it most.

      I do also think we have a size issue most don’t. This bus travels nearly 3,000 miles on just this route. Most countries don’t have to deal with such a large size.

      • @invertedspear@lemm.ee
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        811 months ago

        If we’re going to federalize anything it should be a high speed rail system laid out alongside or over the top of (when space doesn’t permit along side) the interstate highway system.

        But I’ll take the bus system now while the train system builds out.

        • @AA5B@lemmy.world
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          211 months ago

          Definitely both, and they need to be coordinated. For all the places high speed rail doesn’t visit, there should be cheap and frequent greyhound service (especially connecting to the nearest train)

        • ShustOne
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          111 months ago

          I would definitely agree about the rail system being first. Amtrak is nearly as bad as Greyhound and also cost more than a plane in many situations.

    • @Unforeseen@sh.itjust.works
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      411 months ago

      To be fair, everything is made out to be an grueling challenge by YouTubers.

      "you won’t believe what happened next, I had to walk to the bus stop! " thumbnail with shocked face and big neon words