PROCEEDINGS: CONFERENCE ON INTERCITY BUS TRANSPORTATION. REMARKS OF GEORGE SHELDON

The results of deregulating the intercity bus industry in Florida have been favorable for the most part so for. Greyhound and Trailways, as well as smaller regional carriers, have greatly expanded their routes, schedules, and services, in some cases taking advantage of the new rate flexibility to offer special discounts. While service to some small rural communities has been eliminated, this could be offset by the reduction of the cost and difficulty of entry, making it possible for new small companies to offer service to these communities. If bases are allowed greater freedom to haul express packages, revenues from this service could help cover costs on routes otherwise unprofitable.

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  • The remarks presented by the author appeared in TRB Unpublished Report No. 20, Proceedings: Conference on Intercity Bus Transportation.
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• Authors:
  • SHELDON, G
• Publication Date: 1980-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 10-11
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Unpublished Report
  • Issue Number: 20
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transportation; Deregulation; Impact studies; Intercity bus lines; Level of service; Routing; Rural areas; Scheduling
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Highways; Law; Motor Carriers; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00372042
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: ICC-80-C-0017, DOT-UT-80040
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: May 31 1983 12:00AM