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Refund request for bus delay and unsatisfactory service in journey

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Updated by user Oct 29, 2023

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Updated by user Oct 13, 2023

Restroom is sinking so badly. You can’t seat after middle of the row without mask. Very poor in cleanliness.

Original review Oct 13, 2023
Customer Service
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
P.O. Box 660691
Dallas, TX 75266-****
Dear Greyhound Customer Service,
I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with my recent travel experience on Greyhound bus service, which took place on 13th Oct 2023, from Washington DC to Delaware DE.

My booking number for this journey is 311318****.
My journey, which was initially supposed to be a comfortable 2 hours and 35 minutes, turned into a frustrating ordeal due to a series of issues. First and foremost, the bus departed nearly 20 minutes behind schedule, which set a negative tone for the trip from the beginning.
To add to the inconvenience, at the starting point, passengers were initially boarded onto one bus, only to be informed a few minutes later that this bus was not operational. This unexpected change forced passengers to transfer their luggage from one bus to another, which was a significant hassle and disrupted the journey for all of us.
The most concerning incident occurred when we stopped in Silver Spring, MD. The bus driver informed us that there was no oil in the bus and that a mechanic had been called to address the issue.

We were left waiting on the roadside for almost 2 hours. This situation was not only annoying but also a complete waste of our valuable time.
I believe it is a basic expectation for bus drivers to ensure that their vehicles are in proper working condition before commencing a journey. Checking for essential things like fuel should be a standard practice. If there isn't enough fuel, the bus should be taken to a gas station, rather than passengers being left stranded while waiting for a mechanic to refuel the bus.
This delay had severe consequences for me personally, as I had a tight schedule and needed to catch another form of transportation from Delaware at 3 PM.

Due to the significant delay caused by these issues, I had to incur extra expenses for alternate transportation.
What made matters worse was the lack of communication from the driver regarding the estimated duration of the delay. The standard response of "I don't know" left passengers in a difficult and uncertain position, making it challenging for us to make informed decisions.
I kindly request that you investigate this matter and take appropriate action to reimburse me for the time and money I lost due to these delays and the careless service provided.

It is essential that Greyhound takes the necessary steps to ensure the reliability and quality of its services.
I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this matter. I appreciate your attention to my concerns and hope that Greyhound can address these issues to prevent similar inconveniences for other passengers in the future.
Regards,
Rajendra Patel
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Loss:
$200
Cons:
  • There was no alternate bus arrangement in case of bus breakdown

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not rely on Greyhound bus transportation as they don’t car your timing and comfortable commute.

Anonymous
map-marker Houma, Louisiana

Luggage got stolen on Oct 8 2024

EyLong as I been riding Greyhound my luggage has never been stolen it happened between Alabama and Mississippi when I made it to Lake Charles to transfer my luggage wasn't under the bus I sought you my email address and I haven't heard nothing from you I'm trying to see why I haven't gotten a email from you

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Canceled bus and kicked out of bus station when it closed and they did not give me a hotel

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Greyhound canceled a connecting bus from Boston to Tulsa. I had a 16-hour difference between buses.

They closed the station in Kansas City for cleaning at 10am and reopened at 4pm. They kicked me out of the station with my two sons and two grandchildren and did not provide me a hotel. Their words were, and I quote, 'I was out of luck and on my own.' I had almost $300 in extra expenses due to their cancellation. Update: I got on a bus at Kansas City to Joplin at 11 pm and arrived at Joplin at 1:30 am.

I didn't leave Joplin until 10:30 am due to a delayed bus. Greyhound is a nightmare to travel with, to say the least. Then, got on another bus and 30 minutes later, the bus started smoking from the back.

The driver had to open both emergency exits and pull over because the bus was overheating. It was just a nightmare overall, not to mention the station in Kansas was so filthy; it was hard to see out of their glass windows throughout my 16-hour layover.

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Loss:
$300
Cons:
  • Filthy stations rude drivers no cash refunds

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not book with greyhound

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Refund

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Give me all my money back!!.. I spent 258.70 only to receive a voucher for $58.70!. This is not right..I wouldn't DARE offer anyone else to use Greyhound ever in the future!!..

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Loss:
$259

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't be scammed by Greyhound stay away from this Company!!

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| map-marker Portland, Oregon

I have made to forms i have submitted the forms twice and so has my gf and we haven't received any info about our luggage and on top of that our driver said 1135 we leave he then decided to leave earl

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I have made to forms i have submitted the forms twice and so has my gf and we haven't received any info about our luggage and on top of that our driver said 1135 we leave he then decided to leave earlier then that and caused us to lose our belongings since we ran to the store and thought we had time to go get food and snacks for the rest of our trip so firstly I feel we deserve either to have our stuff returned and have grey hound actual contact and inform us or i expect to be paid back in full since the greyhound driver said to be back at 11:35 and then left at like 11:10 causing us to miss the re boarding because they miss informed us and left without making sure all passengers were back on board so idc if they say the aren't liable for luggage because this was a hundred percent greyhounds fault and I expect them to fix there damn mistake

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Got bumped all the way to the back of the bus

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I'm a disabled black female, who has a disabled older sister. I paid extra money to sit in the front seat of the bus because of all the medical issues my sister and I have!

The bus company changed our seats two times. The first time wasn't bad, it was only one row behind. But then at 2:23 PM, I got another email stating they changed the seats again. The bus departed at 2:50 PM.

I went directly to the bus station desk clerk, who stated they had nothing to do with Greyhound. But she gave me the phone number and said call right away. It took forever to contact them, and when I did, they were talking about giving me a voucher. I was confused, disgusted and overwhelmed all at the same time.

I just wanted to get home. Not only did they change the seats to the last row, it was next to the smelly, funky bathroom. I was so sick on that ride, I threw up two times. Between a headache and nausea, it was crazy.

I was sick for the rest of the night! And now the next day a customer service representative for Greyhound is stating they will only give me a voucher for the money paid extra for the seats. I paid cash, why would you give me a voucher? I don't ever want to take this transportation again.

The rep then stated I could give it to someone. I don't recommend anyone using this company. I would like my money back the same way I paid it out! The customer service representative had no customer service!

He didn't care about the customer or them being a disabled person. When asking to speak to a supervisor, he stated the supervisor is very busy and I would be on hold for a while.

When asking for another supervisor, he stated he only has access to one supervisor. I was on hold for 18 minutes before I decided to hang up!

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Loss:
$12
Pros:
  • Get you to direct location
Cons:
  • Customer service is terrible

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Be ready for careless customer service representatives

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You should be given a fool cash refund for the money that you paid for both tickets, and also you should be given a sincere apology and you should be given a voucher to receive two free round trip tickets to anywhere that Greyhound goes to. Plus for good measure, they should also give you $1,000.00 for your pain and suffering.

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Bus left early

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Updated by user Oct 19, 2024

There’s no call/message or anything from Greyhound’s end. It’s been almost 24hrs.

Bed customer service.

No refund process notification yet. Bad customer satisfaction.

Original review Oct 18, 2024

We were standing at the bus stop. The bus came early.

We were not sure if that was our bus. The driver didnt inform us. And the bus left. Weve been waiting since.

Its 7:08 now and we checked it showed the bus was early 6:36

This isnt fair for such an early bus. I request a refund.

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Loss:
$359
Pros:
  • Easy to book
Cons:
  • Bad service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Please send early notification at the night. At least 8hrs prior

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Refund

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I need all of my money back!! I spent $258.78. I wouldn't dare offer anyone else this company's services!!

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Loss:
$259

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: I wouldn't DARE offer anyone else this Companies Services!!..

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Horrible Experience

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Do not use this service. I made the awful mistake of putting my mother, aunt, and uncle on one.

They left Ohio at 8:30 AM. They stopped in Atlanta, GA., heading for Mobile, Alabama. They got there at 11 PM. They were then told that they didn't have a driver until 8 AM.

Terrible, right? The driver did not show up at 8 AM as they were told. He got there at 5 PM Tuesday afternoon. No explanations, no apologies.

When I called to complain, I was told that you can only email your problem. They don't have an actual person you can speak with about a problem. Only booking can you speak to a live person. Deplorable.

So angry right now. You have been warned.

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Loss:
$832
Pros:
  • Some form of transportation
Cons:
  • No live agent to answer questions that i need answered

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t Do It

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Canceled bus and kicked out of bus station when it closed and they did not give me a hotel

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Greyhound canceled a connecting bus from Boston to Tulsa. I had a 16-hour difference between buses.

They closed the station in Kansas City for cleaning at 10 am and reopened at 4 pm. They kicked me out of the station with my 2 sons and 2 grandkids and did not provide me a hotel.

Their words were, and I quote, 'I was out of luck and on my own.' I had almost $300 in extra expenses due to their cancellation, not to mention how filthy every station is. But, look at the windows at the Kansas City, Missouri station.

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Loss:
$600
Pros:
  • No pros bus was disgusting and a public health hazard
Cons:
  • Everything about greyhound

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not book with them.

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Greyhound changed the itinerary of the bus schedule without giving me any options to cancel without penalty!

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A trip from Frederick,MD-Bal-NYC (arr.@2pm) was rerouted from Frederick,MD-DC-NYC(arr.@6pm) without giving me the option of accepting the change or declining and rebooking or receiving a refund!! When I called customer service I received the obligatory Im sorry for the inconvenience and was told that their tickets are non refundableand if I wanted to cancel the trip I would only receive a Greyhound VOUCHER worth AT MOST, 75% of my purchase price!!

HOW?!?!?!??? I could understand if I wanted to change for whatever reason, but GREYHOUND CHANGED THE ITINERARY!!! Why should I be forced to accept your change in schedule and/or eat the cost of an alternative option??? Not to mention, said change will ADD 4 HOURS to my travel time??

I wound up rebooking a bus from Balt-NYC, but now I must fight with them to get back my portion of the Frederick-Balt portion of my trip, which I fully intend to do! I stopped using Greyhound YEARS ago because of their unreliability and switched to Peter Pan. The only problem is that Peter Pan does not go to Frederick, MD.

The ONLY reason I chose Greyhound this time was to keep my son-in-law from having to drive me to Balt. Well, after this trip, its back to Peter Pan!!!

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Loss:
$15
Pros:
  • Travel from baltimore to frederick
Cons:
  • Changed the itinerary without options
  • Are consistently late
  • You must accept vouchers

Preferred solution: A refund for my portion of the trip from Frederick, MD-Bal, MD

User's recommendation: Travel on Peter Pan whenever possible!!

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| map-marker Gallatin, Tennessee

Change location pick up

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Bought tickets to depart out of Tallahassee and Ft Walton beach is extremely closer! (I didnt know prior to arriving to DeFuniak, FL for RV drop off!

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Injured on bus, no insurance

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I was injured on a Greyhound bus, which was also hours late and refused to go to Visalia, the bus station on my ticket. The driver was cited for safety violations.

Greyhound hasn't responded to emails, and their customer service line--which is very difficult to reach--says they're not able to provide insurance information or submit a liability claim. Greyhound offered no solution.

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Loss:
$10
Pros:
  • More times available than amtrak
Cons:
  • Not dependable
  • Dangerous
  • No accountability

Preferred solution: I want an insurance liability claim filed so I can get medical treatment for the injuries caused by Greyhound as well as a refund for the ticket.

User's recommendation: Avoid.

Jessica F Yvq

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Driver demanded and took cash from me

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Driver at the bus demanded and took $40 cash from me after lifting my bag. I am allowed a carry on and 1 bag.

I had no carry on. He offered no receipt and threatened to kick me off the bus. This is unacceptable. I am writting to request my $40 returned.

Portable scales exist and were not used.

His opinion does not suffice. I used the same bag on an airplane which usues a scale with no issue.

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Loss:
$40
Pros:
  • Cheap
Cons:
  • Until you are extorted

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Highway Robbery!

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Lost baggage

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Updated by user Oct 25, 2024

no customer support treat me very stupid Lee do not care about nothing like they were a recording very rude

Original review Oct 24, 2024

The bag was removed from the bus in Memphis, Tennessee. It's been three weeks with no response.

I drove to the Memphis terminal and received no help. The web service is terrible. Customer service is a nightmare. Talking to them is like talking to a recording.

They know nothing. I think you should be fired and retrained, considering the wait time to get an answer. You could bake a cake before they answer. I think that you should have someone they can help, a live person and a working phone number.

I'll probably never use Greyhound again. To whom it may concern, thank you.

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Loss:
$300
Cons:
  • Channel greyhound strap your bag to you never listen to the bus driver

Preferred solution: Live person to tell me exactly what happened to my bag and all available contents inside of it preferably upper management

User's recommendation: It will not happen

Roderick S Dbo

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Staff unprofessional

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During my 5-hour transfer at the terminal, I witnessed employees arguing with customers using profanity and threats. The bus drivers for Greyhound are very rude and disrespectful to customers. My two-day experience with Greyhound was very disappointing.

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Pros:
  • Cheap travel
Cons:
  • Unprofessional staff and bus drivers

User's recommendation: Be prepared to hear and see things that children shouldn't experience.

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| map-marker Miami, Florida

Homeless In need of bus ticket to west Virginia

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I was pushed off to another rep but was told I need to go through travlersaid.org phone call was helpful but I've been on my phone all day only to be pushed on to do something I'm not familiar with.i don't want to be left out on the streets with no way of getting home me I thought that if I completed this program I would be given transportation they do but not out of florida.i have no job and nowhere to go and my family has no money to get me there do to there own hardship

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User's recommendation: Maybe

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Greyhound Lines is an intercity common carrier of passengers by bus. Greyhound Lines was founded in 1914. The tagline of the company is: "Go Greyhound, and leave the driving to us!" Greyhound Lines is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company services thousands of destinations in the United States and Canada. Greyhound has a special program that allows the passengers to reserve a seat to have seating guaranteed.

In 2007, Greyhound Lines introduced new security measures such as requiring photo ID to be displayed before boarding, visual search of luggage, installation of video surveillance and other measures.

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