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[[File:California Shuttle Bus at Powell Street station, July 2011.jpg|thumb|right|California Shuttle Bus at [[Powell Street station]]]] |
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'''California Shuttle Bus''' was a private bus company that provides daily bus services between [[Los Angeles]] and [[San Francisco]], making one stop in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]]. Founded in 2003, the company used 47-seat charter buses from MCI.<ref name="cal">[http://www.cashuttlebus.com/ Homepage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303113343/http://cashuttlebus.com/ |
'''California Shuttle Bus''' was a private bus company that provides daily bus services between [[Los Angeles]] and [[San Francisco]], making one stop in [[San Jose, California|San Jose]]. Founded in 2003, the company used 47-seat charter buses from MCI.<ref name="cal">[http://www.cashuttlebus.com/ Homepage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303113343/http://cashuttlebus.com/ |date=2011-03-03 }}. California Shuttle Bus. 2011. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The company launched its services in 2003.<ref name="bus">{{cite news|url= |
The company launched its services in 2003.<ref name="bus">{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-sep-10-fi-tourbus10-story.html|title=Busman Stops at Nothing - Los Angeles Times|last=White|first=Ronald D.|date=10 September 2003|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=23 April 2011}}</ref> The service was initially launched as a $40 one-way service between the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area.<ref name="cal"/><ref name="bus"/> |
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In 2008, the company started offering $5 trips, but prices later increased to $25–40.<ref name="cal"/><ref>[http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/1439588/new_5_bus_service_offered_by_california_shuttle_bus_between/ New $5 Bus Service Offered By California Shuttle Bus Between Los Angeles and San Francisco]. RedOrbit.com. 18-06-2008. Retrieved 230-04-2011.</ref> The advent of the $5 fares coincided with the cessation of [[Megabus (North America)|Megabus]] service from LA to the Bay Area.<ref>[ |
In 2008, the company started offering $5 trips, but prices later increased to $25–40.<ref name="cal"/><ref>[http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/1439588/new_5_bus_service_offered_by_california_shuttle_bus_between/ New $5 Bus Service Offered By California Shuttle Bus Between Los Angeles and San Francisco]. RedOrbit.com. 18-06-2008. Retrieved 230-04-2011.</ref> The advent of the $5 fares coincided with the cessation of [[Megabus (North America)|Megabus]] service from LA to the Bay Area.<ref>[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jun-24-fi-bus24-story.html Bus line offers Bay Area fare deal] Andrea Chang. Los Angeles Times. 24-06-2008. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref> Megabus has since resumed service between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. |
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==Service== |
==Service== |
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The company offered once-daily bus service between Los Angeles and San Francisco/San Jose areas comparable to [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]] or [[Amtrak Thruway]], the former its main competitor<ref>[http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/travel/gas-busters-bus-battle-round-2-los-angeles-san-francisco Gas Busters Bus Battle Round 2: Los Angeles to San Francisco] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203711/http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/travel/gas-busters-bus-battle-round-2-los-angeles-san-francisco |
The company offered once-daily bus service between Los Angeles and San Francisco/San Jose areas comparable to [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]] or [[Amtrak Thruway]], the former its main competitor<ref>[http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/travel/gas-busters-bus-battle-round-2-los-angeles-san-francisco Gas Busters Bus Battle Round 2: Los Angeles to San Francisco] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203711/http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/travel/gas-busters-bus-battle-round-2-los-angeles-san-francisco |date=2011-07-21 }}. Evan Lips. MainStreet.com. 05-06-2008. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref> Bus stops were located at major transit centers, hotels, and downtown areas.<ref name="safe">[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-2642038/California-Shuttle-Bus-Launches-New.html California Shuttle Bus Launches New Service Between LA and the SF Bay Area.] PR Newswire. 03-04-2004. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref> In Northern California, major stops included [[Powell Street station]] in downtown San Francisco and [[San Jose Diridon station]].<ref name="cal"/> In Southern California, major stops were at [[Union Station (Los Angeles)|Union Station]], [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]], [[Hollywood, California|Hollywood]], and [[North Hollywood (Los Angeles Metro station)|North Hollywood Metro station]].<ref name="cal"/> |
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It was called a "cheap alternative for students"; although originally envisioned to attract upmarket travelers from long waits at airports, it attracted mostly backpackers, senior citizens, business people, and bargain hunters.<ref name="bus"/><ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PSWB&p_theme=pswb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FBF6FBAE43B68CF&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Bus business bustling]. Jamie McClintock. Pasadena Star News. 24-06-2003. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.walletpop.com/2010/04/10/megabus-california-shuttle-bus-cheap-travel-options-for-student/ Megabus, California Shuttle Bus cheap travel options for students]. Allysse Delasandro. Walletpop.com. 10-04-2010. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref> Patrons could pay a higher fare to guarantee that their adjoining seat is empty for their comfort.<ref>[https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/1312444871.html?dids=1312444871:1312444871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+31 |
It was called a "cheap alternative for students"; although originally envisioned to attract upmarket travelers from long waits at airports, it attracted mostly backpackers, senior citizens, business people, and bargain hunters.<ref name="bus"/><ref>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PSWB&p_theme=pswb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0FBF6FBAE43B68CF&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM Bus business bustling]. Jamie McClintock. Pasadena Star News. 24-06-2003. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.walletpop.com/2010/04/10/megabus-california-shuttle-bus-cheap-travel-options-for-student/ Megabus, California Shuttle Bus cheap travel options for students]. Allysse Delasandro. Walletpop.com. 10-04-2010. Retrieved 23-04-2011.</ref> Patrons could pay a higher fare to guarantee that their adjoining seat is empty for their comfort.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121106124256/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/1312444871.html?dids=1312444871:1312444871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+31,+2007&author=Alana+Semuels&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=TRANSPORTATION%3B+Bus+service+promises+life+in+the+fast+lane%3B+Nonstop+trips+between+L.A.+and+six+other+cities+are+to+begin+next+week.&pqatl=google TRANSPORTATION; Bus service promises life in the fast lane; Nonstop trips between L.A. and six other cities are to begin next week.] Alana Samuels. Los Angeles Times. 31-07-2007. 23-04-2011.</ref> Similar to Megabus, California Shuttle Bus used a dynamic pricing model where prices started very low and gradually increased as tickets were sold. Prices generally started at $15. Assigned seating was added in 2013.{{citation needed |date=December 2017}} The company suspended services in mid-2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cashuttlebus.com/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715070928/http://www.cashuttlebus.com/ |archivedate=July 15, 2017 |title=California Shuttle Bus |publisher=California Shuttle Bus |quote=We have suspended our service for next 90 days.}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 14 August 2024
California Shuttle Bus was a private bus company that provides daily bus services between Los Angeles and San Francisco, making one stop in San Jose. Founded in 2003, the company used 47-seat charter buses from MCI.[1]
History
[edit]The company launched its services in 2003.[2] The service was initially launched as a $40 one-way service between the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area.[1][2]
In 2008, the company started offering $5 trips, but prices later increased to $25–40.[1][3] The advent of the $5 fares coincided with the cessation of Megabus service from LA to the Bay Area.[4] Megabus has since resumed service between the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Service
[edit]The company offered once-daily bus service between Los Angeles and San Francisco/San Jose areas comparable to Greyhound or Amtrak Thruway, the former its main competitor[5] Bus stops were located at major transit centers, hotels, and downtown areas.[6] In Northern California, major stops included Powell Street station in downtown San Francisco and San Jose Diridon station.[1] In Southern California, major stops were at Union Station, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and North Hollywood Metro station.[1]
It was called a "cheap alternative for students"; although originally envisioned to attract upmarket travelers from long waits at airports, it attracted mostly backpackers, senior citizens, business people, and bargain hunters.[2][7][8] Patrons could pay a higher fare to guarantee that their adjoining seat is empty for their comfort.[9] Similar to Megabus, California Shuttle Bus used a dynamic pricing model where prices started very low and gradually increased as tickets were sold. Prices generally started at $15. Assigned seating was added in 2013.[citation needed] The company suspended services in mid-2017.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Homepage Archived 2011-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. California Shuttle Bus. 2011. Retrieved 23-04-2011.
- ^ a b c White, Ronald D. (10 September 2003). "Busman Stops at Nothing - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ New $5 Bus Service Offered By California Shuttle Bus Between Los Angeles and San Francisco. RedOrbit.com. 18-06-2008. Retrieved 230-04-2011.
- ^ Bus line offers Bay Area fare deal Andrea Chang. Los Angeles Times. 24-06-2008. Retrieved 23-04-2011.
- ^ Gas Busters Bus Battle Round 2: Los Angeles to San Francisco Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine. Evan Lips. MainStreet.com. 05-06-2008. Retrieved 23-04-2011.
- ^ California Shuttle Bus Launches New Service Between LA and the SF Bay Area. PR Newswire. 03-04-2004. Retrieved 23-04-2011.
- ^ Bus business bustling. Jamie McClintock. Pasadena Star News. 24-06-2003. Retrieved 23-04-2011.
- ^ Megabus, California Shuttle Bus cheap travel options for students. Allysse Delasandro. Walletpop.com. 10-04-2010. Retrieved 23-04-2011.
- ^ TRANSPORTATION; Bus service promises life in the fast lane; Nonstop trips between L.A. and six other cities are to begin next week. Alana Samuels. Los Angeles Times. 31-07-2007. 23-04-2011.
- ^ "California Shuttle Bus". California Shuttle Bus. Archived from the original on July 15, 2017.
We have suspended our service for next 90 days.
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