Connecting with Greyhound CalACT Conference April 15, 2015.

Connecting with Greyhound

CalACT ConferenceApril 15, 2015

What’s New at Greyhound?

• Greyhound network restructuring is now complete: the remaining system is sound and stable

• Significant technology improvements have simplified online ticketing, allowed selling systems upgrades, introduced mobile app

• FMCSA has clarified & made simpler operating authority

• Greyhound has improved its fleet: new seating, 3-pt. seat belts, free on-board WiFi, electrical outlets

• Seating is now reserved and guaranteed

What is Connecting with Greyhound?

•This partnership is open to public, tribal transit and non-profit systems that operate regularly scheduled fixed-route services.

•Connecting with Greyhound allows an “interline” of schedules with Greyhound.

•Select route schedules are identified to make “meaningful” scheduled connections with Greyhound services.



• A common connection point, and route schedule(s) that meet at this connection point (transit center, intermodal center etc.) is identified.

• The partnership can be for a single route, or multiple routes that serve a common connection point.

• The partnership can also include options to be a ticket agent and parcel carrier for Greyhound Parcel Express (GPX).


What is the criteria to be a partner?

• Operate scheduled, fixed-route service at a minimum six(6) days a week.

• Routes connect with Greyhound services at a common point, such as a transit center, intermodal center, train station or ferry terminal.

• Have ability and willingness to market the ‘Greyhound Connect’ logo at transit centers, and on-line.


‘Greyhound Connect’ bus decal

‘Greyhound Connect’ web-link

‘Greyhound Connect’ poster

‘Greyhound Connect’ bus stop sign

What are the advantages to Connecting with Greyhound?

The Advantages: –Carrier can be reimbursed for each transferring Greyhound

passenger at a negotiated flat rate. –Carrier will have their schedules, service and fare at a wider exposure at a national and industry level.–Passengers will have “seamless” ticketing and itinerary.–Transferring passengers will have reserved seats on Greyhound/national intercity bus carriers.–Greyhound can sponsor membership in the National Bus Traffic Association (NBTA). –If partner carrier decides to be a ticket agent, additional revenues earned through ticket sales and parcel freight commission.


What does a ticket look like?


Ticket shows transit system ( Monterey-Salinas Transit) and Greyhound.

Origin of Santa Barbara (Greyhound) with destination of Monterey (MST).

Common transfer point-Salinas Intermodal Center.


What systems have connected with Greyhound?

-Redwood Coast Transit

-Monterey-Salinas Transit

Who else is considering connecting with Greyhound?

-Yosemite Area Regional Transportation Authority

-The Bus ( Merced)

How long does this process take?

• Typically, from contract negotiations start to service start date, the implementation process is 90-180 business days.

• There are issues that could delay the process and implementation.

• Service start date should incorporate a realistic timeline to accommodate implementation process and consider potential delays.


Benefits:

•Bus carrier receives exposure throughout North America through interline agreement. Becomes a part of the national intercity network.

•Additional revenue through flat fee reimbursements, or ticket sales commissions and parcel express shipping.

•Partnership creates intermodal connections and accessibility for passengers.



Benefits:

•Rural residents and communities are connected to the intercity bus network across North America for ease and convenient seamless, single ticket travel.


Have More Questions?

Contact:

Stephen Abernathy

Senior Manager, Intermodal Alliances

Greyhound Lines

Tel: 206.707.3896

Email: [email protected]

Connecting with Greyhound How In-Kind Match Works

The service connects with specific unsubsidized schedules. In this case, the connecting schedule is between Spokane and The Dalles (en route to Portland)

Connecting with Greyhound How In-Kind Match Works

• WSDOT contracts for two daily round trips between Kettle Falls and Spokane.

• The grant amount generally covers most or all of the deficit to the provider

• The service makes stops at 10 intermediate communities, and connects to transportation hubs at the Spokane intermodal and the Spokane Airport.

Connecting with Greyhound CalACT Conference April 15, 2015.

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