Transportation/Trucking — March 16, 2009

Greyhound Canada Introduces Three Ways to Save on Spring Travel

    BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 16 /CNW/ -- Dig deep in your pockets no
longer; Greyhound Canada now is offering three discounted fare options for
customers looking to visit friends and family. These new fare specials are
just in time for March break and beyond. Riders can choose from a variety of
discounted fares, which include expanded friends and family rates, city pair
specials and deeply discounted advance purchase fares.
    

    
    "We are constantly looking for ways to save our customers money during
these tough economic times and to keep Canadians on the road for their spring
travel needs," said Stuart Kendrick, senior vice president, Greyhound Canada.
"With the introduction of these multiple discount options, customers can take
their March break and Easter trips with money to spare for other essential
needs."
    

    The following now are available online and in terminals for a limited
time:

    --  14-and 7-Day Advance Purchase Fare: 14-day advance purchase fares are
        up to 45 percent off and 7-day advance purchase fares are up to 30
        percent off the adult standard walk-up fare.

    --  Friends and Family Discount: Up to three companions can each travel at
        50 percent off with the purchase of one adult standard walk-up fare. A
        three-day advance purchase is required. Offer is good for one-way and
        round-trip tickets.

    --  City Pair Specials: Fares are priced at up to a 40-percent discount
off
        the adult standard walk-up fare. Listed below are some of the city
        pairs:


    

    
          Montreal and Ottawa               Calgary and Regina
          Ottawa and Toronto                Edmonton and Red Deer
          Ottawa and Sudbury                Edmonton and Grande Prairie
          Calgary and Edmonton              Edmonton and Price George
          Calgary and Red Deer              Edmonton and Saskatoon
          Calgary and Fort McMurray         Edmonton and Vancouver
          Calgary and Vancouver             Prince George and Vancouver
          Calgary and Kelowna

    For a more complete list, please visit www.greyhound.ca.

    Some restrictions may apply. For more information visit www.greyhound.ca.

    About Greyhound Canada
    
    Greyhound Canada is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation
in Canada, serving nearly 700 communities and offering 1,000 daily departures
across the country. The company also provides Greyhound Courier Express,
QuickLink commuter service and tour, sightseeing and transit services. For
fare and schedule information call 1-800-661-8747 or visit www.greyhound.ca.
    



    

For further information: Abby Wambaugh, +1-972-789-7204, for Greyhound
Canada Web Site: http://www.greyhound.ca

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