Greyhound Ceases Operations in Canada
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed another victim. The Greyhound bus company has announced that it is closing its doors for good in Canada after a century of service.
The sharp drop in demand for transportation caused by COVID-19 has finally ended the company's operations on this side of the border.
The decision is a blow to rural communities across the country that relied on Greyhound buses to connect them to major cities. The firm had already terminated all of its services in the western part of the country in 2018 due to declining ridership in rural areas and increased competition.
“A full year without revenue has unfortunately made it impossible to continue operations”, Stuart Kendrick, senior vice president of the company, which is owned by British carrier FirstGroup, said in a statement.
The decision has no impact on Greyhound Lines Inc. (U.S.), a separate entity from Greyhound Canada. It will continue to operate transborder express services once the border reopens.
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