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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 11:06 am
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Originally Posted by johndoe123
There are many, what I will call, "Chinatown" bus services with very bad records. While I don't doubt Megabus may not be as safe as say, greyhound, it's unlikely the risk of using this operator exceeds the risk of driving your own personal vehicle
Megabus is owned by Stagecoach Group, one of the largest UK transport groups with a generally good reputation. Greyhound is now owned by FirstGroup, the other of the largest UK transport groups with a slightly less good reputation (though no problems with safety).

Both organisations have extensive bus and rail operations in the UK and elsewhere. Virgin Trains, generally having a good reputation these days, is 49% owned by Stagecoach Group.

Neither is a fly-by-night cost-cutter.

I wouldn't worry.

Neil
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