Greyhound is essential

Re: Governments must help take the wheel from Greyhound — July 16

In October 2014, I went to Vancouver. I have a fear of flying, driving did not appeal to me, and the train was out of my price range, so I decided to take the Greyhound.

Initially, I planned to ride straight through which meant sleeping on the bus for three nights in a row.

My senior’s body resisted that idea, so after 30 hours of travelling, I stopped for one night in Winnipeg.

After a good night’s sleep in a comfortable hotel bed, I hopped on the bus the next morning for the two-day trip to Vancouver.

We arrived only 10 minutes behind schedule, I might add, which I think is quite remarkable considering the number of stops and changes of drivers and buses all along the way.

For me, it was an adventure, but from discussions with my fellow passengers, I realized that, for most, the bus was their only affordable means of transportation to connect them to jobs, families, and medical appointments across northern Ontario and the Prairies.

It was very disheartening to hear that Greyhound decided to suspend their northern and western routes.

I sincerely hope that a plan will be in place soon to keep the life line moving along the Trans-Canada Highway. Marilyn Berge

Kitchener