translink fan Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 MTR Western Van Hool C2045 #332 today in Vancouver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted August 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Well this is a lot to process! Like literally lol My friend posted these Screen Grabs from Flixbus' Trustpilot Review web page on his personal Facebook. I checked myself and there are on Flixbus' Trustpilot Review web page. It seems there was a breakdown of sorts on the night of July 27 into the morning of July 28 on the NYC to Toronto run operated by Skyway Coach Lines. Literally Skyway Coach Lines just stranded the passengers in a Mall parking lot in Scranton, PA for 12 hours before a replacement bus arrived to pick up everyone. To make matters worse, the engine could not run so no A/C and the passengers ended up sleeping on the grass for the rest of the night into morning. My friend who does Ourbus between Toronto and Buffalo said they have had break downs with Fitzgerald Brothers several times but with a yard in Geneva, NY, Fitzgerald can get everyone moving in 2 hours whether a replacement bus or road call for repair. Ourbus would even put passengers in rideshares as Ourbus has an account with Uber. Adirondack Trailways has buses all over New York State and Trailways has been in the business for years. Happy Reading lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATMATT51 Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Surprised this hasn’t been posted https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800/news/flixbus-service-debuts-in-windsor-1.18328521 Added service to go with the one to Niagara Falls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
306 Carlton Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 3:51 AM, Megabus Rider said: Well this is a lot to process! Like literally lol My friend posted these Screen Grabs from Flixbus' Trustpilot Review web page on his personal Facebook. I checked myself and there are on Flixbus' Trustpilot Review web page. It seems there was a breakdown of sorts on the night of July 27 into the morning of July 28 on the NYC to Toronto run operated by Skyway Coach Lines. Literally Skyway Coach Lines just stranded the passengers in a Mall parking lot in Scranton, PA for 12 hours before a replacement bus arrived to pick up everyone. To make matters worse, the engine could not run so no A/C and the passengers ended up sleeping on the grass for the rest of the night into morning. My friend who does Ourbus between Toronto and Buffalo said they have had break downs with Fitzgerald Brothers several times but with a yard in Geneva, NY, Fitzgerald can get everyone moving in 2 hours whether a replacement bus or road call for repair. Ourbus would even put passengers in rideshares as Ourbus has an account with Uber. Adirondack Trailways has buses all over New York State and Trailways has been in the business for years. Happy Reading lol I’ll take blowing things out of proportion for $500, Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 12:51 AM, Megabus Rider said: Well this is a lot to process! Like literally lol My friend posted these Screen Grabs from Flixbus' Trustpilot Review web page on his personal Facebook. I checked myself and there are on Flixbus' Trustpilot Review web page. It seems there was a breakdown of sorts on the night of July 27 into the morning of July 28 on the NYC to Toronto run operated by Skyway Coach Lines. Literally Skyway Coach Lines just stranded the passengers in a Mall parking lot in Scranton, PA for 12 hours before a replacement bus arrived to pick up everyone. To make matters worse, the engine could not run so no A/C and the passengers ended up sleeping on the grass for the rest of the night into morning. My friend who does Ourbus between Toronto and Buffalo said they have had break downs with Fitzgerald Brothers several times but with a yard in Geneva, NY, Fitzgerald can get everyone moving in 2 hours whether a replacement bus or road call for repair. Ourbus would even put passengers in rideshares as Ourbus has an account with Uber. Adirondack Trailways has buses all over New York State and Trailways has been in the business for years. Happy Reading lol Sounds a little exaggerated to be honest. But on the other hand, it's not like this has happened to other companies before. Don't act like Ourbus or any other company is super perfect when they can run into similar issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 8 hours ago, translink fan said: Sounds a little exaggerated to be honest. But on the other hand, it's not like this has happened to other companies before. Don't act like Ourbus or any other company is super perfect when they can run into similar issues. This is usually what happens when you don't own your own fleet and send out the tender to the lowest bidding carrier. Skyway coach is not exactly known for maintaining their fleet to optimal standards. I often see them driving down the street with loose panels, wobbly tires and tons of black smoke come out the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted August 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 11:32 PM, translink fan said: Sounds a little exaggerated to be honest. But on the other hand, it's not like this has happened to other companies before. Don't act like Ourbus or any other company is super perfect when they can run into similar issues. When you see 3 posts that coincide with each other based on the list of events, I don't think that's exaggeration. Have you been on a Motorcoach with no A/C on a humid day? It's not pleasant and the description provided is accurate based on being on a Motorcoach with no A/C on a humid day. My friend has said with Ourbus, they have had their share of breakdowns since starting in August of last year, but both my friend's company and Fitzgerald Brothers would NEVER strand their passengers for almost 12 hours. Trailways would NEVER strand their passengers for almost 12 hours. Yes, there are other reviews that have no context to the complaint and therefore I would call that exaggeration. On 8/10/2022 at 1:59 PM, 306 Carlton said: I’ll take blowing things out of proportion for $500, Alex See my post above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 15 hours ago, Megabus Rider said: When you see 3 posts that coincide with each other based on the list of events, I don't think that's exaggeration. Have you been on a Motorcoach with no A/C on a humid day? It's not pleasant and the description provided is accurate based on being on a Motorcoach with no A/C on a humid day. Yeah I do know how it feels, I work on coaches for a living. 15 hours ago, Megabus Rider said: My friend has said with Ourbus, they have had their share of breakdowns since starting in August of last year, but both my friend's company and Fitzgerald Brothers would NEVER strand their passengers for almost 12 hours. Trailways would NEVER strand their passengers for almost 12 hours. You say that but wont post up any just as negative experiences from ourbus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted August 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 8 hours ago, translink fan said: Yeah I do know how it feels, I work on coaches for a living. You say that but wont post up any just as negative experiences from ourbus? At the end of the day Ourbus replies to some of those negative reviews and still maintains a 4.2 out of 5 star review compared to Flixbus at 1.4 out of 5 star review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
306 Carlton Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 7:52 AM, Megabus Rider said: At the end of the day Ourbus replies to some of those negative reviews and still maintains a 4.2 out of 5 star review compared to Flixbus at 1.4 out of 5 star review. At the end of the day though, who was in Paris? If Flix was so bad they wouldn’t have the presence they have around the world. Keep in mind those reviews you’re using as a benchmark is accounting for all the service providers worldwide. I think it’s unfair to throw a small company like Skyway under the bus (literally) based on world wide reviews, but then again what do I know about this industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted August 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 20 hours ago, 306 Carlton said: At the end of the day though, who was in Paris? If Flix was so bad they wouldn’t have the presence they have around the world. Keep in mind those reviews you’re using as a benchmark is accounting for all the service providers worldwide. I think it’s unfair to throw a small company like Skyway under the bus (literally) based on world wide reviews, but then again what do I know about this industry. You do know Flixbus is just a Tech Broker? There are no regulations for brokers so ya they can pretty much operate anywhere. That's the problem with Companies that get too big and put profits before people. Just hope Ourbus does not turn out to be Flixbus 2.0. Ourbus has something good going on with those high reviews. Skyway could have gotten 5 star reviews but started off with 3 negative reviews. I am not using the world wide complaints but rather focusing on those complaints posted on routes operated by Skyway. Stranding Passengers for 12 hours in a Mall Parking lot on a night trip is not a rookie mistake. Majority of the time Greyhound would strand passengers inside their terminals. Flixbus is a Worldwide company, one would expect that Flixbus would have contingencies in place to deal with break downs like Ourbus having an Uber account. According to those passengers, they had to wait 12 hours for a replacement ride. As stated, my Friend who does Ourbus said they had quite a few break downs but both my Friend's Company and Fitzgerald Brothers have never stranded Passengers for 12 hours. Both Company's have contingencies in place such as Ourbus having an Uber account and my Friend's Company would pick up Canada bound Passengers from Rochester Airport. Trailways has buses in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton and Hoboken, NJ. It would not hurt to ask questions instead of making assumptions because you assume that I just want to 'throw a small company like Skyway under the bus' If you understand how regulation works this is how Greyhound, Coach Canada and Trailways throw companies 'under the bus' when a new company applies for a new license for Intercity bus service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 FlixBus is adding more stops to select routes. Toronto to Ottawa is adding a stop in Whitby and Kingston if passengers have purchased a ticket for the new stops. This is along with an extension from Toronto to Buffalo to instead service Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Effective this Thursday. https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/09/12/flixbus-toronto-buffalo-whitby-kingston/?fbclid=IwAR2F7rm_kGJX6LDtoXgJLWRhJ2sV7xu68JpCbXyyCSROxlFd1nT3MyBXrPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 FLIX is about to start a stop in Chatham, Ontario on its Windsor-London-Ottawa route. It’ll pickup and drop off in the same place that Robert Q Airbus does: https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/flixbus-set-to-add-chatham-stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Island Transit Fan Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 I got (Ex?) Autobus Breton 1601 on the Flixbus from Kitchener to Toronto yesterday. This is definitely a recent acquisition as a friend saw it in full Breton livery on July 20: Does anyone know who the operator of this bus/route is? Could not find any text saying the operator or USDOT number on the side of the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 3 hours ago, West Island Transit Fan said: I got (Ex?) Autobus Breton 1601 on the Flixbus from Kitchener to Toronto yesterday. This is definitely a recent acquisition as a friend saw it in full Breton livery on July 20: Does anyone know who the operator of this bus/route is? Could not find any text saying the operator or USDOT number on the side of the bus. Gallexy Tours operates the Toronto-Kitchener corridor on behalf of Flixbus. They seem to be rotating through a variety of used equipment for their Flixbus runs, interesting to see their latest acquisition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 FlixBus ends the Guelph Toronto route. But will continue to serve Guelph to Kitchener. Once all day GO Train service happens, I am positive that the Guelph Kitchener service will dissolve as well or even sooner. https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/flixbus-ends-route-between-guelph-and-toronto-5950410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, G.A said: FlixBus ends the Guelph Toronto route. But will continue to serve Guelph to Kitchener. Once all day GO Train service happens, I am positive that the Guelph Kitchener service will dissolve as well or even sooner. https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/flixbus-ends-route-between-guelph-and-toronto-5950410 They’ll do that frequently I suspect… it’s not a great way to build a brand or ridership. They usually change the operating days around frequently based on their algorithm… I don’t think it’s a great way to run a railroad… but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Island Transit Fan Posted October 19, 2022 Report Share Posted October 19, 2022 Spotted Gallexy Tours GT0598 at the Flixbus stop at Toronto Harbourfront, 2006 H3-45. Exx-AZ Bus Tours 3822 and ex-UC Coach Lines 598. Also seems like Flix will be moving into Union Station starting October 27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted October 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 5 hours ago, West Island Transit Fan said: Also seems like Flix will be moving into Union Station starting October 27. Flixbus is piggybacking on Greyhound's Insurance to satisfy the insurance requirement with Metrolinx. Flixbus is doing the same thing in Boston at Boston South Station. That leaves Onexbus, Ourbus and Book-A-Ride outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 19 hours ago, West Island Transit Fan said: Spotted Gallexy Tours GT0598 at the Flixbus stop at Toronto Harbourfront, 2006 H3-45. Exx-AZ Bus Tours 3822 and ex-UC Coach Lines 598. Also seems like Flix will be moving into Union Station starting October 27. That seems like an old bus to be used for Flixbus. I find it interesting how sometimes they have very nice coaches and sometimes old units like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Prevost said: That seems like an old bus to be used for Flixbus. I find it interesting how sometimes they have very nice coaches and sometimes old units like this one. That's what you get for contracting out to the lowest bidder - it's up to the company you hire to find vehicles, and they may not always get the newest and shiniest ones around. That's especially if you don't pay them enough to buy new equipment. Gallexy Tours (who owns GT0598 above) has been around for a number of years, always seemingly going through used coaches faster than toilet paper. One of the two coaches that they acquired and wrapped for Flixbus service launch in April has already been returned and released to a competing company (Book A Ride). At least Flixbus' other contractor (Skyway Coach Lines) has been largely using the coaches they purchased new in 2018 on their Flixbus routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink fan Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 3:54 PM, Articulated said: That's what you get for contracting out to the lowest bidder - it's up to the company you hire to find vehicles, and they may not always get the newest and shiniest ones around. That's especially if you don't pay them enough to buy new equipment. Gallexy Tours (who owns GT0598 above) has been around for a number of years, always seemingly going through used coaches faster than toilet paper. One of the two coaches that they acquired and wrapped for Flixbus service launch in April has already been returned and released to a competing company (Book A Ride). At least Flixbus' other contractor (Skyway Coach Lines) has been largely using the coaches they purchased new in 2018 on their Flixbus routes. I'd also add that right now it is super difficult to get any newer equipment right now. Especially when Flix wants 5 years or newer and with wheelchair for some buses. Any new bus orders from Prevost are all spoken for into 2023. MCI has a 6 month wait list. Any used bus on the market is either too old or not available. Can definitely see the variation in equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 6:54 PM, Articulated said: That's what you get for contracting out to the lowest bidder - it's up to the company you hire to find vehicles, and they may not always get the newest and shiniest ones around. That's especially if you don't pay them enough to buy new equipment. Gallexy Tours (who owns GT0598 above) has been around for a number of years, always seemingly going through used coaches faster than toilet paper. One of the two coaches that they acquired and wrapped for Flixbus service launch in April has already been returned and released to a competing company (Book A Ride). At least Flixbus' other contractor (Skyway Coach Lines) has been largely using the coaches they purchased new in 2018 on their Flixbus routes. I would say it looks appropriate for the owner of Greyhound. Yikes. Does FLIX specifically require the use of wrapped equipment or is a bus a bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted November 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 My friend observed a Brand New Temsa operated by Skyway for Flixbus at Buffalo Airport. It is the 45 foot model and it has a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Island Transit Fan Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 On 11/4/2022 at 12:52 AM, Megabus Rider said: My friend observed a Brand New Temsa operated by Skyway for Flixbus at Buffalo Airport. It is the 45 foot model and it has a lift. It might be this, a friend spotted it at Union last Saturday. Fleet number is 9651 which is similar to Skyway's numbering scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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