Megabus celebrates 10 years Of eco-friendly travel in the U.S.

4/19/16: This earth month megabus, a subsidiary of Coach USA, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of sustainable travel in the United States. Over the past decade megabus.com has provided transportation to more than 50 million customers across the country. To celebrate the milestone, megabus has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 10,000 trees along megabus routes and on college campuses throughout the country over the next year.

Announces Partnership with Award Winning Actor Skylar Astin and the Arbor Day Foundation

“Bus travel is one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel and it also takes numerous single occupancy trips off the road,” said Sean Hughes, director of corporate affairs for Coach USA/megabus.com. “In fact, a recent study of megabus customers found that traveling alone is the number one way people travel with us.”

The brand is kicking off the celebration today in New York City with award-winning actor, Skylar Astin who will be sharing the news about this eco-friendly travel option. He’ll be surprising and delighting customers with festive cake pops and helping to christen their 10th anniversary bus, featuring the brands beloved mascot, Chuck, at one of their Manhattan stops.

“I’m excited to help megabus.com celebrate their 10th anniversary and appreciate their continued commitment to sustainable travel,” said Skylar Astin, actor and spokesperson for megabus.com. “Instead of driving for your next trip, kick back and relax with free Wi-Fi and outlets on megabus.”

As a leader in sustainable bus travel efforts, megabus is always looking to continue to reduce their environmental impact which is why all megabus.com double decker busses are outfitted with a GreenRoad system. In addition to providing the drivers with real time information and feedback to drive safer, such as highlighting potentially hazardous areas or problematic trends, the system also assists with reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

With megabus and fares from $1 (plus a reservation fee), the cost of travel is no longer an issue. To purchase your ticket or learn more about available routes visit megabus.com. For more information and the latest news and travel deals, follow megabus on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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About megabus

Since its launch on April 10, 2006, megabus has served more than 50 million customers. Megabus maintains the highest (Satisfactory) safety compliance rating with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and is approved by Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX), an independent safety rating organization. Megabus currently operates service to/from more than 120 major cities in North America and 23 hubs.

About Arbor Day Foundation

Founded in 1972, the centennial of the first Arbor Day observance in the 19th century, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with over one million members, supporters, and valued partners. The Arbor Day Foundation is committed to replanting our nations Forests, integrating trees in urban framework and educating the public on the benefits and importance of conservation and education organization.