Another driver showed up 2 hours late, so we sat in the greyhound terminal in fayetville from midnight until almost 3am. The bus driver tells a seated passenger to pull up his pants. Then when the bus breaks down theyll call a road service tech and another relief bus costing hundreds of dollars or more which saves the company a bundle. However, you may wish to contact the connecting bus line for their specific refund procedures. Then we got a flat tire and the bus driver did not notice the bus was leaning or there was a flat. Dot requires at least 8 hours of rest, but greyhound will start your 8 hours rest time while youre still on the clock unloading passengers. What happens if one of my greyhound busses is late for my.
Greyhound does not guarantee that you will arrive by the time printed on your ticket. Terrified passengers say that driver was falling asleep and it led to a confrontation. It guarantees that you will arrive within a year of the date on the ticket. The bus got to the second station two hours late and we waited like for 1. Greyhound sold me a seat on a bus that did not exist and refused to refund. All other refundable fares tickets may only be refunded upon application for refund by the greyhound corporate refund department in burlington, ontario. Apr 20, 2018 a greyhound bus driver gave some clevelanders the ride of their lives this morning. Greyhound bus leaves cleveland for new york, makes it to. Call our friendly customer service team on 0 473 946 during business hours or submit your enquiry online. John went to the greyhound counter to complain, and they informed him it wasnt their problem the bus wasnt their company. After 10 years it was time for a change, ive enjoyed working at greyhound and worked with a lot of great people its a very diverse company with a lot of different sectors, its a very old company and is the largest bus transport provider in australia, the pay is not bad but expect to work long hours and no family life balance with working weekends just the normal routine.
Louis about 11 hours late saturday after the bus driver abandoned the. The time is 5pm and the bus still hasnt left sudbury. In order to be out of harms way, the driver was able to pull into the small town of myers flat. A bus full of passengers will be a day late after a series of delays in colorados mountains. All nite long was one tripped out experience after another. Before you email us, you can check if youre eligible for a refund or exchange online. A short, well mannered electronic mail to certainly one of them may need at the very least gotten you a refund for this greyhound bus delay. To make changes to your trip, contact our customer care center at. Reading online i could not find any on getting a refund from them so i just want to ask if anyone here was successful and if so how did you get a refund if the bus was several hours late. Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. It doesnt require he sleep, and it doesnt require he remove himself from the bus or be sequestered to. Your greyhound bus is late what can you do about it. Greyhound bus lines is a bus company that was started in 1914.
Greyhounds overbooking policy and their refusal to refund tickets. This greyhound delay left her stranded and she wants a refund. Even though the confirmation email lists the date and time of the departure and arrival, the ticket was valid for 1 year. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between dallas and shreveport.
Do you think greyhound would refund him the purchase price if he. If you buy and economy or economy extra ticket, you can exchange it for a ticket to travel at another time or on another day, but you must choose the same. While greyhound makes every effort to provide ontime service, it does not guarantee its. Busbud helps you find a bus from dallas to shreveport. Louis area can go to the greyhound station for a refund. When my ride was about 15 minutes away the bus driver made mention that a bus was going to be here in 15 minutes from fresno.
Jul 27, 20 it guarantees that you will arrive within a year of the date on the ticket. Thats what jacquie cadorette does whenever her bus from new york to philadelphia is delayed. Greyhound says its drivers use a system that allows them to record their arrival times when they reach a station. This is not the city bus where there is another bus 10 minutes later. Greyhound passengers stuck in mountains, delayed 24 hours. When i was rushed to my transfer bus that waited for my late bus, i had to call out for. A greyhound bus driver gave some clevelanders the ride of their lives this morning. This is fully unethical and false acusation from such a big transporting company.
Greyhound bus driver employment cdl training, job requirements. Discover how much the bus trip from wilmington to new york will cost you. Often, the operator will apologize and offer a partial or full refund. Greyhounds overbooking policy and their refusal to refund. Travel troubleshooter is a refund possible after a greyhound bus delay. Very bad experience with greyhound, bus was late by more than 5 hrs and for. This means that if you miss your connection, you may have to wait several hours up to 24 hours for the next bus. It agreed to refund your ticket and cover your hotel. The bus lines offer safe and affordable transport to more than 25 million customers per year. Applications available at the greyhound website can be submitted online.
Mar 22, 2018 dallas a passenger mutiny onboard a greyhound bus bound for dallas forced a driver out from behind the wheel. How do you get your refund for a greyhound bus refundable. Mar 22, 2018 we politely asked her four times to pull over, said jasmine mclellan, who said she was among as many as 60 people who were on board a greyhound bus who noticed their driver falling asleep. Drivers are chosen from the very best, and are assessed strictly with regards to driving ability and previous transgressions.
Jul 02, 2018 what can you do when your greyhound bus is late. Bus driver was 1 12 hours late causing me to miss all transfer buses. As part of the greyhound training program, drivers are trained to handle any type of situation when. Mutiny on greyhound bus to dallas as driver was falling. Part of the drivers responsibilities on the job are to keep records of the number of passengers on the bus, detailed driving logs and safety records. I didnt realize a greyhound bus ticket is not a reservation for a seat on the bus on that day like an airline ticket. I have heard a unbelievable and a baseless claim that the bus has arrived lawrence but it was 10 minutes late and in this case we cannot refund your ticket. Most of the conversation seems to be focusing on the nonrefundable aspect of the tickets.
Katherine seller needs your help with greyhound bus. Greyhound jobs greyhound lines bus driver requirements. Greyhound bus passengers record mutiny after driver allegedly. Bus service from wilmington to new york will be provided by the most trusted bus companies. My thoughts on driving a greyhound bus for a living. The organization was established in 1914, and according to the company website, it employs 7,000 people in 80 locations across the country. I think the most freaky experience was when the turbanclad taxi driver showed up out of nowhere. Thoughts on becoming a greyhound bus driver youtube. Greyhound bus driver quits with passengers on the bus and. Mar 08, 2019 after vivian pisano experiences a 10hour greyhound delay, the motorcoach operator leaves her waiting for a refund. Another bus was in arcata, but no driver was available. Got a question or need to speak to us about something.
Roughly three hours into a trip from dallas, a phoenixbound bus pulled over for what was. Greyhound horror how get refund for 5 hour late bus. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies by greyhound and thirdparty partners to recognize users in order to enhance and customize content, offers and advertisements, and send email. Mar 04, 2018 the bus ran incredibly late because one driver pulled over into three different rest stops so he could have a cigarette, pulled over onto the side of the road so he could use the washroom. They didnt have a bus leave there, so i just got on a bus headed to shreveport and we got there at 7am. So, while federal law or its customer contract may not require a voucher or partial refund for a delayed bus, you might be able to persuade a company such as greyhound to offer compensation. Take responsibility for unsafe buses and passenger neglect.
Greyhound driver stops at motel to rest with bus full of. Katherine seller started this petition to greyhound lines. Greyhound bus passengers call police after company leaves. Feb 25, 2019 after vivian pisano experiences a 10hour greyhound bus delay, the motorcoach operator leaves her waiting for a refund. I was separated from my girlfriend, the bus smells, and the driver is late, unprofessional and frankly, irritating. By that time i was tired and angry so i went with the refund and accepted that i wouldnt get to go home. Jun 24, 2006 first of all, most greyhound schedules only run 2 to 3 times a day, especially between small towns. Ontime service is based on estimated departure and arrival times, which may be delayed by various factors including weather, traffic and road conditions. To opt out, or for details on what we collect and why, and your. Dec 30, 2007 that bus station or any big city downtown bus station would be a trip if even if i wasnt on acid. Apr 17, 2020 i had the best time of my life at greyhound, like most jobs, it is what you are willing to put forth that will make your time there enjoyable. Id love to hear your thoughts in the comment box below. How many hours are greyhound bus drivers allowed to drive for a continuous stretch. After vivian pisano experiences a 10hour greyhound delay, the motorcoach operator leaves her waiting for a refund.
Rerouted me another 24 hours late thru baltimore and pittsburgh way out of way. The bus was late and i missed a connection on another bus line. Choose from the list below so we can get you to the right team. To apply for a refund youll need to send us your original ticket along with your refund request, in writing, to. I have been on busses that have been late for connections that waited for our bus to arrive, and ive dealt with situations where the bus leaves without us. Michael and greyhound refused to issue a refund under the circumstances. As i black man i was very saddened because she was black too. Please bear in mind that the representative at the station in columbus is very rude and unprofessional. When i boarded the bus, the driver told me that the des moines bus station would not be open until 5 a. They will get you to your destination, but shit happens during loooong greyhound bus rides. This is typically not the case though, since the regulation only requires that the driver refrains from driving. Just select one of the topics quicklinks below to get started. It is currently one of the largest intercity transport providers with approximately 3,800 destinations across north america.
The bus driver advised all passengers that the late departure would not affect any transfers from the amarillo, tx. Find out about our different fares, payment options and discounts. Greyhound is a passenger bus line that operates between cities in the us and mexico. Wanted me to wait at terminal 11 hours before i could even catch the reroute. To qualify for a position as a driver with greyhound lines, candidate must meet the following qualifications. See what baggage you can bring, track your bus and get some tips on traveling with greyhound. I recently spoke with some drivers about this very subject.
Jul 20, 2012 greyhound bus drivers go through vigorous training in order to ensure safety and professionalism on every trip. The company said the new driver ended his previous shift late, which caused the delay. This estimate is based upon 11 greyhound bus driver salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Once candidates meet minimum qualifications, greyhound bus driver training consists of three phases that take six weeks to. Greyhound bus arrives very late, do i have any recourse. Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from wilmington to new york. If you ever want to know how americas poor are treated, take a. Jan 07, 2016 greyhound said the new driver didnt get to the bus on time because he had to finish his mandatory rest hours.
Greyhound bus driver quits with passengers on the bus and leaves them stranded. A greyhound bus driver abandoned his bus during a pit stop and left his passengers stranded for hours. Miriam says she bought a greyhound ticket in november, but the bus skipped her stop without notifying her. I thought he was a genie showing up to give me three wishes. Standing in the greyhound bus service line, the busses were an hour late because their was no drivers, when the bus arrived it was not a greyhound bus it was some bus they rented they told us, the bus was extremely uncomfortable and had not charging points for phones, the bus driver took a wrong route or he get lost. For the most up to date information on your trip, track it with bustracker. Vince li and the greyhound bus murder 2011 the fifth estate duration. Feb 07, 2019 greyhound refund and exchange policies. We politely asked her four times to pull over, said jasmine mclellan, who said she was among as many as 60 people who were on board a greyhound bus who noticed their driver falling asleep.
A group of greyhound passengers is not pleased after their bus left three and a half hours late and then took an unexpected detour on thursday morning. You only get the driver pay while youre actually driving, so you dont make as much money as the company portrays. Exceptions to the ruling on late arrivals can only be made by greyhoundcitiliner management contactable on 087 352 0352. Greyhound riders delayed for hours due to driver shortage.
How many hours are greyhound bus drivers allowed to drive. May 30, 2018 your greyhound bus is late what can you do about it. If youre on the night bus from dallas to shreveport, get comfy and count the stars. Some of you may wonder what it takes to be a greyhound driver. I asked the ticket collector why the bus was late and he said the bus broke down. Refundable tickets may be refunded with the original form of payment at the location at which the ticket was sold. Dallas a passenger mutiny onboard a greyhound bus bound for dallas forced a driver out from behind the wheel. Greyhound bus passengers record mutiny after driver. Ive broken down in places with no reception, gotten lost, had to avoid tornados, driven blind thru blizzards, and found out the black dog is real, ama. Bus driver did not put tire chains on correctly resulting in the chains flying off at 5am going 60 mph.
The clerk printed the actual ticket, then i provided two signatures to complete the refund. I record the names, numbers and electronic mail addresses of the greyhound executives on my consumeradvocacy web site. Greyhound is not liable for the expense of connecting bus service missed as a result of a delay. Everything this company does is logical and sensible. After over an hour, our driver said the company was bringing a replacement bus from san francisco. A greyhound bus bound for denver made a scheduled stop in kansas so the driver could rest at a motel, but due to the fact that the next driver who was supposed to.
After vivian pisano experiences a 10hour greyhound bus delay, the motorcoach operator leaves her waiting for a refund. Greyhound bus driver quits midtrip leaving passengers. No refund will be processed at terminal level for any late arrival. A brief, polite email to one of them might have at least gotten you a refund for this greyhound bus delay. Find answers to frequently asked questions and useful information to know before, during and after your trip with us. One driver told me that applicants for the position of greyhound driver must love to. After leaving the greyhound station nearly three and a half hours late, the bus proceeded to drive around in a.