The Greyhound journey was more powerful than traveling by train or plane. Having and maintaining a positive attitude goes a long way with so many variables and excuses it will become futile. The bus driver works, but there are ways to put yourself in the driver’s seat of your overall experience. Being focused and informed will give you a better sense of control when you have delivered so many responsibilities to various bus company employees.
Preparing your insurance properly is a great first step to a hassle free trip. You’ll want to make sure all of your bags are in place before you leave for the station. Overweight and over-sized luggage will incur an extra charge and slow you down at check-in. If it is too big or you have too many, you will be asked to check them. Baggage rules and the list of prohibited items can change from time to time, so check before you pack.
If you do not have permanent identification tags on your luggage, be sure to collect the tags at check-in against all items checked in and checked out. This includes purses and every single item you will be carrying. It is important to have identification inside each item where it will be easy to find, as well as outside. I keep a paper note in the pocket at the back of my luggage, with the same information, to put a tag on the outside. I also keep one rolled up in my backpack in the inside zippered pocket.
Carefully choose the personal information you want to provide in the tags and have them ready before you leave. Using e-business is fine, but there must be someone available who is always ready and able to assist you in receiving packages quickly or contacting family or friends in case of an accident. If you carry a cell phone on your trip, you definitely want someone to have the number in case you lose your luggage, but if you keep your cell phone in your purse was lost, this is not going to help you much. Three phone numbers and two carefully chosen addresses should suffice in case of an emergency.
Before you start your trip, you’ll want to know a few things about the stations you’ll be visiting. Bus station operating hours are based on bus route schedules. Go ahead to the station you are leaving from and ask for the opening hours on the day of your departure. Do not rely on information provided by representatives of toll-free numbers unless you have no other options. Find, confirm, and keep with you a copy of the phone number for each stop. You probably don’t need it, but it’s better to be prepared. It’s nice to know that if you realize you’ve left your bag in the bathroom at the last minute, you can quickly call an employee who will be just a second away from picking it up for you and finding a way to get it back.
When deciding on bus travel, you know where you are and where you want to be. Thankfully it stops along the way. It should be just to drop and lift, but also to refuel, clean and maintain, and sometimes to change drivers. In some areas you will not be able to leave the bus. When it is allowed to leave the step, it is allowed to use the toilet long enough or to take a bath. Someone breaks a lot of time to do all the things you’ve been wanting to do, like eat decent food without moving, brush your teeth and charge your cell phone< /a>.
With a handy itinerary you can arrange for breaks. You can also find out about changes in the schedule during the trip, because of the problems that the driver has announced. It is important not to assume that there will be a break for the listed duration. When it’s safe, he stops to ask the driver about waiting. Don’t assume anything. You drive the Greyhound, but you don’t give up the responsibility for being safe and sound.
If you don’t buy your ticket online, I highly recommend visiting the site to print your entire itinerary. Proceed as if buying a ticket. Enter your departure and arrival cities with the correct date and time. Confirm the four-digit route number and click on the route. A separate window should pop up providing you with a completed schedule.
Arrive at the bus station more than an hour before the recommended time, and promptly take your place in line. While checking in, ask if the bus is expected to leave on time or close to time. If you are in special needs support, provide this information and ask how Greyhound can accommodate your particular situation. After receiving the ticket, confirm it with your itinerary before departure. You’ll want to have a printed list of closures on the route ready from the site. If you are unable to stay within this short time while the representative waits, kindly move to the side to allow the next customer in line. Don’t leave.
A question about change. But the changes can be simple, as a minor is removed or added. Or it can be understood as a mistake made or for any number of reasons transferred to a similar but different route. In case of inevitable changes, several options may exist and one is selected for you. You need to know this so that you can choose the path you want when the original is not available.
Note that the password will rarely list all terminations. If there is real concern about your planned route, or if changes are unavoidable, you may want to ask for a copy of the complete list of destinations to compare with the one you have printed out. website Chances are good that someone from the office will help you. Don’t timidly assume the answer is “no one”; ask the right questions with courtesy and consistency.
When all else fails, be prepared to have someone read the report to you. Traveling with a small notebook and plenty of writing equipment can come in handy. You will be able to ask the driver if you can see their schedule. The last step is to call customer service and ask a representative to retrace the entire process for you. Remember, you have to know where you are going.
Bus routes are often overbooked and although there is a chance that bus and coach overflow is available, this is not guaranteed. If conditions permit, park your bags ideally several feet from the loading gate at least 30 minutes before your departure time. Don’t wait for a verbal call. You will want to follow the suit of other travelers and feel a level of security. At most bus stations there are benches near the doors and passengers will form a line with the trains but sit where they can keep an eye on their belongings. I leave only the larger baggage in the line with open hair on the zippers. Most stations require you to carry your bags to the bus. If for any reason they need assistance, you should call the toll-free number for a few days and let them know what your needs are.
The ladies should be ready to search your bags. This level of security is not lax, it is more akin to government building. Be sure to check the Greyhound website on a regular basis, and check back a little before leaving to keep up to date with any changes in prohibited items. The security level will change from station to station and even from day to day. A cursory inspection of your belongings can be done in one day, and you can be asked to empty the contents of the bag at the next stop at the same station.
Your ticket is safe on the way to your destination. A positive attitude, tolerance, vigilance, and preparation will allow for a better experience, even when Murphy’s Law decides to go for a ride.
