Boltbus is on the move

Back on April 2, I had written that service between Philly and NYC was starting the first week in June or so. Now I’ve heard that it’s been running since April 11.

Guess they decided to get the jump on MegaBus.

I’ve yet to take it, but will soon and will report on my experience. Been having some frustrating experiences with parent company Greyhound anyway on their flagship line. Time for a change. Not too mention my pockets have been waiting for this and MegaBus to start up.

In truth, due to the bus schedules, I may need to wait for MegaBus to get going. Will most likely find myself taking one of them in the morning and the other on the way home.

Wednesday Randomness: Wegmans, Universal Healthcare, Philly-to-NYC-buses, New Che Grand

1. Wegmans is theeeee shit. We gotta go to Mt. Laurel but its a quick drive over the Ben Franklin Bridge and since we’re going to church over in Camden its convenient that way. They’ve got everything. I mean everything. Organic produce, vegetarian friendly foods, ill marinades, a whole normal size supermarket of the stuff. Plus a whole normal size supermarket of ‘normal’ stuff. Plus some cookware and kitchen stuff too. Good prices. And an amazingly delicious and nutritious food court with freshly prepared options. Only gripe I can make is the suburban-sprawl nature of the huge store (how about more floors?). But it is in the suburbs after all. Not trying to advertise, but ummm, yea.
2. 6 out of 10 Doctors Recommend: A National Health Plan
   http://www.commondreams.org/news2008/0331-17.htm
3. Greyhound feels the heat and jumps with two feet into the fire. I’ve been taking Greyhound up to NYC for work 3 days a week. Taking advantage of their e-fares. Comparable to the Chinatown buses (coach2000.com, apexbus.com) and the 30th Street option, P2Pcirculator.com. I take all of them occassionally, but I prefer stopping at Port Authority and taking an N,R,W train to the job. Recently it was announced that MegaBus was coming, offering $1 fares to a number of people who purchase in advance (starting May 30th….the $1 fares are FREE fares the first week)!! Now Greyhound is going to start up BoltBus on the same tip (starting one week later *edit* Looks as if Boltbus service started on April 11). *edit* Dunno how many $1 tickets BoltBus is offering. (BoltBus said that its one-way fare for the first four days will be $1 and that it would sell at least one seat on every trip for $1. Source). Both offer free wireless internet. BoltBus has a rewards program (8 trips, get one free. Dunno if that’s 8 full price tickets). BoltBus also allows bicycles; I believe MegaBus does not. Philly-NYC commuters can smile. Hey Amtrak, care to offer us something a little cheaper than your current monthly pass?
4. New Che Grand music. Life’s Grand featuring Nicky from HEAVy, produced by Aeon. Dopeness. Please check it out. Might not last long.
   http://chegrand.blogspot.com/2008/04/lifes-grand-ft-nicky-of-heavy-prod-by.html