UTTRI associated faculty Professor Matti Siemiatycki comments in “Transit providers say Greyhound’s pullout could present expansion opportunities” discussing the future of inter-city transit in Canada following the closure of Greyhound Canada.
According to the article, Megabus plans to add Toronto-Kingston-Ottawa routes, and Metrolinx, GO Transit and Via Rail may consider expansions in Ontario to make up for cancelled Greyhound routes.
“Siemiatycki said there will inevitably be a spillover of transit riders looking for alternative ways to travel around the region, whether it’s through other bus companies, rail transit, or even ride-hailing services.
“The trips are going to go somewhere, when one player in the market leaves, that creates opportunity for others,” said Siemiatycki.”
Read “Transit providers say Greyhound’s pullout could present expansion opportunities,” by Salmaan Farooqui / The Canadian Press, CTV News, May 17, 2021.