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If you want Bolt Bus or similar to run a line from New Haven, CT to New York Click I want this fixed too and add your email.

Bolt bus has wireless Internet, outlets, leather seats and its cheap. You can also put a bicycle under neath for free.
64 Union Ave,New Haven,CT 06519

submitted by Ben Berkowitz
about 1 year ago

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ben wrote on 08/03/2009 at 03:58PM
It looks just as cool in real life

Mark Abraham wrote on 08/03/2009 at 04:24PM
Given their unique product offering, Bolt Bus could fill up numerous NYC-NH buses every day. The market is clearly there: just look at the trains.

Janna Wagner wrote on 08/03/2009 at 06:41PM
Many of my friends said they would love to live in New Haven but their jobs are in NYC. I'm almost certain they would commute from New Haven to New York if there were a fast, inexpensive, clean and friendly transportation option. Bolt Bus would be amazing and it would be used! Bring Bolt Bus to New Haven. I promise. You won't be sorry.

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Joanna Zdanys wrote on 08/03/2009 at 07:22PM
It would beat metro north any day.

Ben wrote on 08/03/2009 at 09:30PM
More transport options are always good

Jo wrote on 08/04/2009 at 05:15AM
Yes!! (I recently took the DC2NY bus round trip and it was wonderful-> a connection to New Haven with one of the new sleek, cheap, efficient & bike-friendly bus companies would be great!)

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Kira wrote on 08/04/2009 at 06:07AM
more than to nyc, we should be a stop on bolt bus routes nyc-boston and boston-nyc, in order to connect to points south.

Ben wrote on 08/04/2009 at 06:07AM
Jo Jo, bolt bus is a professional co ran by greyhound. I would expect the trip to take 1 hour 40 minutes?

laura wrote on 08/04/2009 at 06:30AM
I woukd most certainly make use of this bus (towards boston as well as ny) if services were availlable!

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Jessica Johnson wrote on 08/04/2009 at 07:01AM
Metro North from NH to NYC already works fine for me, though the availability of wireless and outlets for those with laptops would make a Bolt Bus running that route competitive. Even better would be a route between New Haven and Boston!!! I constantly lament with the other carless residents of New Haven how nice it would be if there were an alternative to the very expensive but nice Amtrak or relatively affordable but uncomfortable Greyhound currently making this journey. A luxury bus would be a good compromise, especially if it can beat Amtrak's $110 round-trip by 30% or more.

Mike wrote on 08/04/2009 at 07:47AM
I second Kira: This would get a lot of users on the NYC-BOS route, myself and my in-laws would use it monthly at least to BOS as a destination and en route to Portland. I'd also go to NYC more often. I am a supporter of rail, a) but the fact that the Big Dig fails to get me up to Maine without a crosstown trip (what other city does that?) and Amtrak will not coordinate any of their South Sta and North Sta trains for a straight trip means I'm driving more. and b) the Metro North is a shameful awful mess. It is staffed by great people, but the overall condition of the cars is 3rd world.

Erica Wagner wrote on 08/04/2009 at 08:03AM
Time to get more mass transit options for this important city-to-city trip.

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LARA wrote on 08/04/2009 at 08:16AM
I would love to a route between New Haven & Boston and New Haven & DC. MetroNorth is a fine option for me to get to NYC, but Amtrak is overpriced to these other locations.

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Ben wrote on 08/04/2009 at 08:50AM
Hey Jess, Bolt Bus is 20.00 round trip New York to Boston. Crazy huh?

LARA wrote on 08/04/2009 at 08:56AM
How about some convenient and reasonably priced options between New Haven and Bradley Airport? I'm sure it would do very well.

Jessica Johnson wrote on 08/04/2009 at 09:04AM
Ben, Are you serious??? That's what I had heard, actually. So for the record, New Haven residents, it is actually CHEAPER to go New Haven > NYC > Boston AND BACK (Metro North + Bolt Bus) than to just go straight from New Haven to Boston ONE WAY on the Amtrak. Does anyone else find that completely absurd?

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Tom Harned wrote on 08/04/2009 at 10:12AM
Now that Metro-North is charging $37 for a peak period round trip, I think the Bolt Bus would be a fantastic option.

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Adam wrote on 08/04/2009 at 10:21AM
Definitely would use this service

ben wrote on 08/04/2009 at 10:27AM
And New Haven - Philly Amtrak rountrip: $102 New Haven Philly on Metronorth to bolt bus : $56 roundtrip (36 Metro North. 20 Bolt Bus) bet New Haven - Philly would be 30 roundtrip on bolt bus.

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constance wrote on 08/04/2009 at 11:23AM
How about a bus route to Providence and Boston that doesn't make stops at the casinos?

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Sarah wrote on 08/04/2009 at 03:19PM
Boston to New Haven, Please!

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Joey wrote on 08/04/2009 at 04:58PM
Owned by Greyhound ? that's interesting, they are a pretty reputable bus company ,they've been in business for a while. But why fix something that is'nt broke (aint) ? Reinventing themselves ? Subcontractors ? I go to N.Y.C. on occasion and might try it, i can chalk it up as experience. And kiss the ground when i arrive. Hellacious ,horrific accidents happen involving these buses, maybe not that much in the # that travel the roads but ..man. When this Bolt gets stuck in Fairfield and ur just sitting there like at a stop light, i'll get a cab quick

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dana wrote on 08/04/2009 at 06:23PM
Another vote for a New Haven-Boston line. Please.

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Resident wrote on 08/04/2009 at 06:40PM
Bolt Bus New Haven to Boston and NH to DC, please!

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If this was available, my friends and I would make very good use of it. Please oh please!

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Doug wrote on 08/04/2009 at 08:46PM
Sounds great

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Jack wrote on 08/05/2009 at 05:16AM
It would be great to have a stop in new haven

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William Kurtz wrote on 08/05/2009 at 06:00AM
Sounds like a great idea--also service to Boston. There's no reason you shouldn't easily be able to get between New York, New Haven, Hartford, and Boston inexpensively and quickly by bus or train.

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Dominic wrote on 08/05/2009 at 06:42AM
Stop right on the Long Wharf at Sports Haven. it's right on the way.

Margaret wrote on 08/05/2009 at 06:49AM
I'd like to take it up to Boston- amtrak is expensive. Does it go up there?

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Jacqueline wrote on 08/05/2009 at 07:35AM
We really need an affordable service between new haven and Boston. Amtrak prices are awful and greyhound isn't much better.

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natalie wrote on 08/05/2009 at 07:43AM
new york, boston, and philly lines would all do really well - probably DC as well.

Jessica wrote on 08/05/2009 at 07:50AM
Yes yes yes! I would much rather take Bolt to NYC on weekend trips.

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ivy wrote on 08/05/2009 at 08:10AM
Yes, I want the NYC-New Haven-Boston route to be fixed

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Mr.Winter wrote on 08/05/2009 at 11:26AM
The first few times i went to NY was via Amtrak, it was comfortable. Then i went to Metro North as i started commuting more and was not of the business class of Amtrak ( costs, penny pinching) After a load of trips on Metro my tush and back was feelin it. 90 minute trip every time. Now i would jump on Bolt. I swear i'll sit still and behave , i won't get up and use the Leu,i'll sit in a catatonic state , and dream of just how long the trip would take in my car ?

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wrote on 08/05/2009 at 11:59AM
The leather seats on Bolt Bus are awesome. Bolt should make stops not just at Union Station, but also in Westville, East Rock and the Green. Buses would be full no matter where they left from because people are always traveling to and from New Haven.

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Alice wrote on 08/05/2009 at 01:19PM
This would be great and weekend buses to Boston would be awesome as well

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Jeff wrote on 08/05/2009 at 02:11PM
From New Haven to New York City, yes, but ESPECIALLY to Boston as there is no commuter rail from here.

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Lee wrote on 08/05/2009 at 11:15PM
Sounds like a great idea, the more mass transportation option the better.

john wrote on 08/05/2009 at 11:31PM
Omg thank you...I always wondred how could mega and bolt busses go to hartford from nyc and not stop in new haven!! Please fix...tired of going to nyc to catch. The bolt bus to dc or philly...

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Jo Jo wrote on 08/04/2009 at 05:32AM
*text removed here for inappropriate content. You think the Yale shuttle is bad wait til u get a load of this. How long will this trip take ? over an hour?

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John Fitzpatrick wrote on 08/08/2009 at 09:53AM
I went to www.boltbus.com to check this out. I looked at the Boston-to-NYC price and it was so low that I said words I can't type here. Plus wifi? Plus electrical outlets? Wow.

jcp wrote on 08/08/2009 at 04:05PM
Greyhound already has 10 daily departures from New Haven to NYC, why do we need Bolt Bus? Because the hipsters like it? Maybe Greyhound is not chic enough.

msdlm33 wrote on 08/08/2009 at 08:51PM
even a stop from new haven to stamford would be great working in stamford and taking metro north with their 38 dollar weekly pass or 12.50 round trip daily ticket is so over priced for their worn out seat ,and our wonderful Governor just wants to keep raising the price and after working 10 hours a day i have to stand up and ride the train to bridgeport before getting a seat on the way home. I say yes bring the bus.

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jcp wrote on 08/10/2009 at 01:58PM
It's true I haven't taken the Greyhound bus in many years. If you check out their site you will see they have new buses with wifi etc. Not the same old Greyhound trip. Cost is $20 one way. We do not know the Bolt Bus travel time because they don't have a New Haven - NYC route. The Greyhound times are between 1:50 and 2:50. Bolt Bus schedules 4:15 for NYC to Boston, Greyhound schedules 4:30. So, unless the Bolt Bus can fly over the traffic, the times will likely be similar.

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Seth wrote on 08/10/2009 at 02:05PM
I would love a better, less expensive way to get to NYC from New Haven. I know a ton of people that would make great use out of the service. Boston would be great too!

Ben wrote on 08/10/2009 at 02:35PM
Looks like Bolt Bus would be 1/2 the cost of the greyhound then.

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Chrissy Bonanno wrote on 08/11/2009 at 09:33AM
The City of New Haven is committed to getting Bolt Bus to add us to their route. Working with area partners that share this goal, we are sending the company extensive demographic and marketing materials to show that New Haven would be a profitable addition to their business. We are asking the company to check out this ticket at seeclickfix to gauge community interest--so keep the posts and links coming! Thanks, Chrissy Bonanno Deputy Economic Development Administrator City of New Haven

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Janna wrote on 08/11/2009 at 09:37AM
This is a great sign! Hopefully having the City on board and working hard along with us will make all of the difference.

JPSmith wrote on 08/11/2009 at 09:38AM
I vote for New Haven to Boston as well!

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Ben wrote on 08/11/2009 at 09:43AM
Thanks Chrissy, Excited to see what comes of the conversation with the two companies. By the way, this was the response I got from Bolt Bus when I emailed the director, "Ben, Thanks for your note concerning service to New Haven, CT. Unfortunately at this time we have no immediate expansion plans for Boltbus service in calendar year 2009. We’re aware of the New Haven market and think it would be a great opportunity for us to go into sometime in the future, it will be sometime in mid-2010 or later before we would be able to even consider an expansion of our services in the Northeast. The current economic situation and tight financial markets in the U.S. currently makes it very tough for us to consider any service expansion at this time. Sorry, I wish I had better news for you concerning service into and out of New Haven. Respectfully yours, Jim Austin"

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I recently traveled to Philadelphia for $45 RT using the Bolt -Metro North combination. It was uneventful and cheap.

Rob S wrote on 08/13/2009 at 09:56PM
Let's keep up the positive message to Bolt Bus and I'm sure we can get to the front of the line when they next look at expansion, and maybe push them to consider doing that sooner.

Ad7am wrote on 08/17/2009 at 06:00AM
I agree with the commenters above. Having the Bolt Bus stop in New Haven on each of its trips back & forth BOS>NYC>WDC just makes sense. Even if this is only done when a reservation has been made, the market is much more than economically viable -- it's undeniable. Just look at the prices CT Limo commands!

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Brian Tang wrote on 08/04/2009 at 10:50AM
While I would still use Metro North for most of my trips, I would still appreciate having the option of taking the Bolt Bus. If nothing else, I think there is a reasonable chance that the added competition would improve Metro North service in much the same way that the presence a public health insurance option would improve the quality of private health insurance coverage.

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It should also run directly to Philadelphia and Washington. There is an enormous market for those trips as well.

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Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/03/2009 at 10:20AM
This has been entered into the Aldermanic Meeting agenda for September 8th, 2009 A resolution will be read and voted on that has been submitted by Alderman Greg Morehead encouraging Bolt Bus to bring their service to New Haven

Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/03/2009 at 10:27AM
if you are interested in making a statement to the company, showing up in RED T-SHIRTS would be a great way to symbolize unity. As the public may not comment at full Board of Aldermen meetings, this is the one way we can help show Bolt Bus that we are very serious about this issue. Additionally, I hope the press attend - and I can imagine that if enough people respond on here that they are interested in showing up wearing red, then someone will send out a press release As there is no formal group pushing this (it's only ad-hoc on here), I would imagine that Econ Develop would be excited to take the initiative to do so. Since someone posted, I'm sure they'll get the notification Who's in to show up in red? I'll be there!

Jason wrote on 09/03/2009 at 10:31AM
It's great to hear that the issue will be discussed at City Hall. I don't know how open BoltBus is to suggestions regarding the particulars of the route, but it might be nice if the bus stopped at Harlem 125th St. on its way to Midtown Manhattan. This would let people access Upper Manhattan and the Lexington Avenue subway lines. The bus has to pass right through this area anyway since it can't use the FDR Expressway. If the bus ends up being dedicated for NH-NY service, it might consider stopping in east Midtown rather than the usual BoltBus curbside near Penn Station. Avoiding the drive across Manhattan could significantly reduce the travel time, particularly during peak traffic times. Travel between East Midtown and New Haven would just make a lot more sense than travel between Penn Station and New Haven.

Janna wrote on 09/03/2009 at 10:44AM
I am happy to post this to TGWNN as I am certain members would come out. Many TGWNNers posted comments in support.

Mark wrote on 09/03/2009 at 11:12AM
Thank you, Janna! This also appeared in today's Yale Daily News. Please leave comments there as well! http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/city-news/2009/09/03/city-may-try-lure-boltbus/

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Ben Berkowitz wrote on 09/03/2009 at 01:08PM
Love the Red Shirt Idea. Wish I was around. Wear two for me.

Amy wrote on 09/03/2009 at 01:36PM
I've been begging Megabus to add New Haven, but BoltBus would be great too. This would be amazing. The stop should be at the New Haven train station. It's not too far from I-95 but is also walking distance to the green, Yale campus, etc.

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Ben wrote on 09/03/2009 at 02:23PM
Mega bus looks like a good option also. I've never ridden one. How is it?

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Chrissy Bonanno wrote on 09/03/2009 at 03:07PM
I LOVE the red shirt idea. I will certainly be wearing mine. Thanks to Janna and Doug for promoting Alderman Greg Morehead's resolution and the Board of Aldermen meeting. While public comment is not part of the BOA meeting, there is a public caucus at 6:45 in Meeting Room #1 on the second floor of City Hall prior to the meeting where the public can comment if recognized by the Majority Leader. I am sure that Alderwoman Katrina Jones would certainly recognize supportive comments by red clad supporters. PS--Alderman Morehead cited support of SeeClickFix users in his submission letter as a reason why the BOA should weigh in on recruiting Bolt Bus. Kudos to you!

Ben wrote on 09/03/2009 at 03:23PM
Hey Chrissy, Thanks much for responding here. Do you have the Alderman's resolution per chance? Would be great to see it. This may be the first piece of SeeClickFix birthed legislation by the way. :-)

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Bolt Bus, please please consider stopping in New Haven on the way to and from Boston. I think you will definitely find a lot of people here who would use your service, because transportation to Boston from New Haven is ridiculously overpriced and takes hours! At least make this stop on some of your routes! Bolt Bus - we need you!

wrote on 09/03/2009 at 08:34PM
Great idea. A Bolt Bus line from NH to NYC would make alot of business, especially if it's cheaper or comprable to the Metro North.

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I'd love to use the service, especially to Boston but I'd welcome a NY connection as well! Most people I know would welcome an affordable and reliable way of getting to Boston. New Haven's location is perfect to go to Boston often, but at the moment this is highly impractical without a car.

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Pedro wrote on 09/04/2009 at 09:36AM
I've seen BoltBus 3 times this week as it passes New Haven by on it's way to Boston or NYC. While I'm not a fan of using the poor PIrelli Tire building as a giant billboard, maybe we could lobby IKEA to let us put a "HEY BOLTBUS STOP HERE!" sign on the building. That would certainly get their attention!

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Mark wrote on 09/04/2009 at 10:01AM
Fantastic idea, Pedro. Who do we talk to about it? City econ development?

Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/04/2009 at 10:22AM
great idea to have a sign, not a great idea (in my mind) to ask a business to give up their #1 advertisement. perhaps, if that is the way to go, Market New Haven would be able to purchase a billboard and ask BoltBus to stop here, promoting New Haven as a cultural midway point between New Haven/Boston as well as a transit-oriented-city

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Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/08/2009 at 10:50AM
6:45 pm meet in front of city hall wearing your Red Shirt, and we'll go as a group to the public caucus hearing

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Mark wrote on 09/09/2009 at 08:04AM
City votes in favor on Bolt Bus resolution: http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/city-news/2009/09/09/city-votes-lure-boltbus/ A crowd of red shirts expressed their support. See attached photo.

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Mark wrote on 09/09/2009 at 01:04PM
"Bolt Bus Encouraged to Stop Here," NH Independent, 9/9/09: http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/09/buses_encourage.php

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Ben wrote on 09/10/2009 at 08:34AM
A different take on this from: http://capntransit.blogspot.com/2009/09/greyhound-is-not-government-agency.html : Capntransit's call to action is "show that the business model is profitable and you might get Bolt Bus to come" So who's up for it? Can Bolt Make Money Here? Prove it and it might help.

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Edward Anderson wrote on 08/04/2009 at 10:09AM
Amtrak is bilking its NorthEast corridor ridership. It's absolutely insane that a one way train fare from New Haven to Boston is $45-$77. No wonder our highways are so clogged!

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edward Anderson wrote on 08/04/2009 at 11:04AM
If not Bolt, there is always FungWah, who currently provides service from Providence to NYC at $30/one way. http://www.fungwahbus.com/Default.aspx

jcp wrote on 09/13/2009 at 12:05PM
Is price the only difference people see between Bolt and Greyhound? Greyhound has 8 daily departures from New Haven to NYC. That is not sufficient? Maybe the energy should be put into convincing Megabus to stop in New Haven since they already stop in Hartford. They are more likely to serve smaller markets.

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Ben wrote on 09/13/2009 at 01:41PM
Price, Outlets and Wireless. They are also really comfortable which I'm not sure about with Greyhound. What's the deal with Megabus? Anybody ridden.

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Mike wrote on 09/14/2009 at 06:22AM
Traffic people, TRAFFIC! have any of you noticed that one of the worst sections for traffic in the WHOLE country is between NYC and New Haven on I-95??? I mean WTF, why has this been the top seeclickfix for the last 2 weeks? Train= no traffic Bus= sit in traffic for an extra hour to two hours

Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/14/2009 at 07:19AM
Mike, I think people are not impressed with 80 miles taking 1.75 hours on a train. FWIW it was only 1.33 hours in 1920's (my dates may be off). Additionally, people enjoy the Wi-Fi. This is a good short term solution until we get real train options.

Mike wrote on 09/14/2009 at 07:29AM
Doug, I have never had a drive into NYC or from NYC to New Haven go smoothly. I take the train because I know it will always be under 2 hours and I'm willing to pay a few bucks more for that. I95 is a huge mess, has anyone seen the recent backups coming into New Haven from NYC, its a huge mess and for years to come it will get worse.

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jcp wrote on 09/14/2009 at 07:40AM
I agree with Mike about the traffic. I wonder how often Bolt Bus is on schedule. Are there other train options in the works?

Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/14/2009 at 07:59AM
Mike, I appreciate your willingness to take the train. There is no wi-fi, so the product does not compare very well. I wish we had better trains with Wi-Fi so that I could do work in/out of NYC trips. But we don't have that right now. This is another option. This is not supposed to remove the train schedule. Bolt Bus is operating on other routes that have similar paths to the trains, and yet somehow it's still popular and in business. Could there be a reason? I won't know until I have that option from New Haven to NYC. I think that I'd rather take a bus with wi-fi than train without and with uncomfortable seating. This isn't a "shut-down the train and give us the bus!" issue. It's a "bring us an additional option" issue.

Jason S. wrote on 09/14/2009 at 08:25AM
I remember being informed by Metro North that the new M-8 railcars would have 120V outlets for plugging in laptops, etc. This is a small but very useful amenity that would bring the train's quality of service closer to that of BoltBus. As for wireless, if it's possible to offer it on a bus, the economics of scale should make it even cheaper to provide service on a train with ~500-1000 riders. I don't know why Metro North isn't going to offer wireless on the M-8 cars, but maybe we should start writing them letters and pestering them to look into it. This would be an additional expense, but compared to the astronomical costs of Metro North's track maintenance, railcar maintenance, bridge inspections, electricity bill, generous employee benefits, etc., etc., the wireless should be down in the round-off error of the balance sheets. Maybe the campaign to bring BoltBus to New Haven should emphasize the importance of the New Haven-Boston link, which is so poorly and expensively served by Amtrak and Greyhound? I see the New Haven to Boston BoltBus service as potentially being even more important for New Haven, given that New Haven already has decent service to NY and in light of the two cities' similar economies and heavy concentrations of medical research and biotech start-ups. The freeways between New Haven and Boston are also a bit less congested than I-95. The NH-NY link also suffers from the fact that there are no freeways running down Manhattan that buses can use, forcing them onto avenues for 100 blocks or so.

Jay wrote on 09/14/2009 at 08:30AM
I don’t mind taking Metro-North to NYC, but lately I’ve found myself driving to cut both costs and time. We’ve driven down for the past two weekends and I was shocked at how fast it was. Even with traffic we got there in about 1 ½ hours each time. I understand that a lot of people would rather just take the train in, but having another option couldn’t hurt. I myself am looking forward more to the Boston option, since I’d love to go more often but am deterred by the high costs.

anon wrote on 09/14/2009 at 08:34AM
I absolutely agree with Jason S. The Boston-New Haven route should be emphasized, instead of the New Haven- New York, which is already served by relatively convenient and inexpensive Metro North. Megabus is also a good option, especially because they already stop at Hartford.

Doug Hausladen wrote on 09/14/2009 at 08:53AM
definitely agree we should be focusing on the NH-Boston portion - i find that to be financially prohibitive

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jfk23 wrote on 09/15/2009 at 03:56AM
I agree on the NH-Boston Run since the NH-NY run is serviced by Metro North & Amtrak already. What about NH-Phili or DC?

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Mark wrote on 09/15/2009 at 05:55PM
Success? "TransportAzumah, a New York–based private bus company, has offered to start a Friday–Sunday express service from New Haven to Boston and New York. Owner Joel Azumah said this service, which may later include an additional stop to Providence, R.I., would seek to fill a demand present in areas routinely passed by express services. Azumah said his preliminary plans come in part as a response to increased pressure from the Board of Alderman to provide a new low-cost transportation option such as the BoltBus, a coach service owned by Greyhound Lines. Azumah said he is currently drafting a tentative schedule for the service to show the New Haven community, adding that if feedback is good, the line should run in time for Thanksgiving break." http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/city-news/2009/09/15/briefly-alternative-boltbus-proffers-additional-ne/

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Ben Berkowitz wrote on 09/16/2009 at 06:33AM
Thanks for the update Mark. Do you have more info about the operator TransportAzumah and the offerings? Wireless, cost, etc?

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Cap'n Transit wrote on 09/20/2009 at 07:59PM
Ben, I put together some more info about TransportAzumah for you: http://capntransit.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-haven-bike-n-wifi-bus-update.html

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Ben Berkowitz wrote on 09/21/2009 at 08:09AM
Thanks Cap'n Do you know why he is only proposing weekend trips? Is that just to test the market? -Ben

Cap'n Transit wrote on 09/21/2009 at 03:53PM
I don't know why, but I'm guessing that that's when he thinks there would be the most demand, so it's the best pilot project. His email address is easy to find, though.

Ben Berkowitz wrote on 09/21/2009 at 07:44PM
I think the only concern with Azumah is posts like this complaining about service: http://blog.silive.com/advanceupdate/2007/05/commuters_at_the_breaking_poin.html Hopefully he will deliver quality buses with Internet in the Pilot so people lobby for his service full time.

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Mark wrote on 10/01/2009 at 01:43PM
http://downtownnewhaven.blogspot.com/2009/10/20-new-haven-to-boston-rt-bus-fares-now.html Thanks SeeClickFix

Mark wrote on 09/30/2009 at 09:08PM
New Haven to Boston service to begin Thanksgiving, according to this report (posted on Design New Haven): http://capntransit.blogspot.com/2009/09/transport-azumah-to-inaugurate-new.html

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Acknowledged by Economic Development.

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Mark wrote on 10/05/2009 at 10:13AM
Thank you for acknowledging, Economic Development. Keep up the good work!

Mark wrote on 10/05/2009 at 09:03PM
According to JAzumah's comment at http://downtownnewhaven.blogspot.com/2009/10/20-new-haven-to-boston-rt-bus-fares-now.html and http://www.transportazumah.com/NHVPHL , Azumah will also offer $20 service from New Haven to and from Philadelphia, PA.

TransportAzumah wrote on 10/05/2009 at 09:16PM
Runs on both the New Haven CT - Boston MA and New Haven CT - Philadelphia PA services have been loaded through January 3, 2010. We suggest that New Haven CT passengers book as soon as they know that they are traveling as the seat allotment is shared with through passengers from Philadelphia PA to Boston MA.

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DE wrote on 10/13/2009 at 03:00PM
JW was right . I know many who would use this service. What do we need to do to make it happen?

LS wrote on 10/13/2009 at 03:12PM
This weekend I was driving to Union Station and saw a Bolt bus on Church St between North and South Frontage Roads. It stopped for a minute on that block and then turned left and entered onto the ramp that leads to I-91 and I-95. Could they be trying out a possible bus stop?! That would be a great place for it too, close to downtown!

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See above, DE -- book your bus to Philly or Boston soon, since the runs are filling up!

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John wrote on 10/19/2009 at 09:17AM
jesus people, posting on here is not the way to get things rolling. I dont know if you people are aware but the city/state officials have a ton on their plates right now and private sector matters are not priority... give Bolt/greyhound a call! call them everyday! email them too! Knowing how small this town is I bet its just a small handful of people that log on everyday and click this as an item that needs to be fixed. I'll go even farther out on a limb and guess that the majority live in east rock and dont venture very far away from their safe white neighborhood. we clog this site up with garbage like this and people stop using it. internet access...

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John - there was a resolution passed by our alermen supported by many people wearing red, and TransportAzumah has agreed to start weekend runs to Boston. Additionally, Boltbus saw the picture of supporters wearing red at the aldermanic reading (which was organized using this site) and thanked us for our support via their twitter. i just don't agree with your thought process. i think results matter and there are clearly good results. "TransportAzumah, a New York–based private bus company, has offered to start a Friday–Sunday express service from New Haven to Boston and New York. Owner Joel Azumah said this service, which may later include an additional stop to Providence, R.I., would seek to fill a demand present in areas routinely passed by express services. Azumah said his preliminary plans come in part as a response to increased pressure from the Board of Alderman to provide a new low-cost transportation option such as the BoltBus, a coach service owned by Greyhound Lines. Azumah said he is currently drafting a tentative schedule for the service to show the New Haven community, adding that if feedback is good, the line should run in time for Thanksgiving break." http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/city-news/2009/09/15/briefly-alternative-boltbus-proffers-additional-ne/

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Peter wrote on 10/22/2009 at 07:32PM
Great news about TransportAzumah. I usually drive, but before I had a car I would have regularly used a bus service to get from New Haven to Boston and back. NYC less so -- MetroNorth works fine for me for that route!

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Ted wrote on 10/23/2009 at 05:10PM
What about Bolt Buses between New haven and Boston??? Any fans out there? Come on- voice your support!!! It'd be a great and inexpensive alternative to Amtrak and Greyhound/Peter Pan.

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neighbor wrote on 10/23/2009 at 09:26PM
yes!

Ted wrote on 10/23/2009 at 10:42PM
You know what would really be great? Extend CT DOT's Shoreline East Commuter Rail to Westerly RI, where MBTA's Providence Line from Boston could extend past Warwick to Westerly, providing a connection. I'd bet ridership would really escalate, but both states' transit agencies would balk at the cost of implementation. It's bad enough that one cannot use the lower-cost Metro-North commuter rail lines to make a direct link with NJ Transit rail lines at NYC's Penn Station, as all M-N trains terminate at Grand Central Terminal- 1.5 miles away. Only Amtrak runs through NYC via Penn Station, at up to double the cost. From a local standpoint, CT's various bus systems offer little or no connections with train stations- with the exception of Bridgeport, Norwalk, and Stamford. No wonder we must rely on our cars, parking lots, and taxicabs- costing 2-3x more than bus service.

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http://www.transportazumah.com/NHVBOS "SERVICE CANCELLED" What happened? When will GoToBus begin providing service to Boston and Philly?

Ben wrote on 12/14/2009 at 12:40PM
Yikes, Transport Azumah, can you let us know if this is specific to New Haven. A lot of people were hoping that you were a reasonable alternative to Bolt Bus. I believe that the Captain Transit post stated that we should not be limiting our search to Bolt Bus as there were responsible alternatives like your service. I hope that this promise of service has not disrupted a reputable company like Bolt or Mega Bus from entering our market. Some more information about your intentions going forward would be appreciated as I feel that your injection in this conversation has affected the potential for us to have better transportation which as Captain Transit points out is the ultimate goal. Thanks, Ben

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I was hoping to get a ticket for next week. What a joke. 200 people sign up for tickets, with no advertising and in the first week of operation, and the company just pulls out? At least they did a service by proving how high the demand actually is.

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Mark wrote on 12/22/2009 at 10:54PM
I would have taken the new service this weekend too. This is really unfortunate. If you're on Twitter and want Bolt Bus to pay attention, try this: @BoltBus still not running to New Haven. #Unfixed despite 287 votes and 1 gov't resolution. http://seeclickfix.com/issues/7425 #NHV #bolting

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Ben wrote on 12/24/2009 at 02:56PM
Hey Mark, I got a response back from Bolt Bus on Twitter: "@BenBerkowitz We are trying but some things are out of our control."

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Ben wrote on 12/30/2009 at 05:56AM
Hey Mark, That was not my impression. Was somewhat of a confusing tweet. They have sited poor economic conditions for raising capital for buses previously. Maybe that was the point. -Ben

Ben wrote on 12/30/2009 at 05:56AM
Does fungwa pick-up in New Haven by the way?

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Karen wrote on 12/31/2009 at 01:48AM
MegaBus pulled out of Hartford back in September. I miss them. Greyhound sucks and is expensive. GotoBus is a 12-seat van that only runs on the weekends.

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contact BoltBus if you want anything to be done- https://www.boltbus.com/contactus.aspx

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Head Shaker wrote on 01/14/2010 at 03:41AM
Get the cars, buses, trucks off the roads. Use and continue to improve trains.

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J wrote on 01/14/2010 at 07:16PM
I agree with head shaker 100%, having driven to Baltimore dozens of times I have to say that sometimes its a quick 4.5 hour drive(same as train) and sometimes its an 8.5 hour hellride. The real problem is the trains cost WAY too @#$% much, there are not enough people using the trains therefore they need to have higher fares to cover the cost(as well as taxpayer assistance). How do we solve this problem?

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Mila3737 wrote on 01/16/2010 at 03:47PM
I would love to see Bolt run New Haven to Boston and New Haven to DC as well. We're an obvious stop on the Eastern corridor route.

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Head Shaker wrote on 01/17/2010 at 08:02AM
To J (and other interesed parties): Increase use of cargo trains instead of putting everything into tractor trailers that clog 95. Prices would go down if the commuter trains were used more often because they would not need to drive up the price to make the same profit. As it is, MetroNorth can bring you from New Haven to NYC and back for under $30. Gas and parking would cost you at least that, and you can doze, read, or whatever. For others who were concerned with getting further south than NYC, you can take a train to Grand Central and the S line from GCS to Penn Station to continue on. They run about every 5 minutes, so it significantly reduces the walk. On a bus you're just as, if not more, cramped as in a car. And it will not get you there faster than driving. The cost will not be significantly lower than a train. (Maybe $10 each way instead of $14.) Just my 2 cents.

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Yes, MetroNorth to NYC with crossover to Penn Station to the bus works well, but a direct superBus from New Haven to DC would be awesome (smoother & cheaper). Still hoping..

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Melissa wrote on 02/23/2010 at 03:42AM
Rather a Bolt bus to Boston. I know lots of folks who go back and forth between Boston and New Haven, but can't afford the pricey Amtrak tickets. The commuter train to NYC is already affordable and convenient.

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Tired'o Drivin' wrote on 02/24/2010 at 03:23PM
I commute to NYC overnights Mon- Fri. and need to arrive before the earliest train. I would buy a five day/week ticket if it could get me into NYC anywhere close to 3A. Sign me up- BOLT. I know of others who would do the same if you added a Ffld county stop.

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Tristen Sechi wrote on 02/24/2010 at 06:24PM
I haven't read through the numerous comments but a BB going to NYC and Boston would be great for the greater New Haven area

Eric Williams wrote on 02/25/2010 at 10:26AM
I agree. I get tired of going all the way to New York to catch the bolt bus. It can do a lot of travelers good especially with their great deals. They could really take a lot of profit from the commuter trains to NY especially if one needs WIFI, plug in's that actually work, place your bicycle underneath at anytime unlike the train that rejects individuals with bikes only for certain trains, and its extra features. Yes we need a bolt bus from New Haven to New York!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More convenient. Better quality. More features and better service especially as a commuter.

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I think that it should run to Boston also, from New Haven

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Mark wrote on 12/29/2009 at 02:23PM
I wonder what that means? Is the government preventing Bolt Bus from making stops here?

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BOLT Please consider overnight/early morning service into NYC stopping in greater New Haven area. I too would purchase a weekly/monthly pass with your service.

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Eric wrote on 03/09/2010 at 04:08PM
bolt bus, fung wah, and similar bus companies run from random street corners in most cities, so i don't think a building with a "nice modern look" would attract them at all.

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I agree that a new Bus Terminal would not attract Bolt Bus and the other Low price ones. They are low priced because they do not pay fees to use the Terminals. These low budget Operators are becoming more popular across the USA. Europe has many of them along with many low budget Airlines - Ryan Air being the biggest

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Yeah, if anything, Bolt Bus could stop somewhere right by Yale... which is where most people, I assume, would use it anyway.

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Marshall wrote on 03/11/2010 at 01:49PM
I frequently take the Amtrak from New Haven down to DC, and wish the Bolt Bus stopped in New Haven. It is crazy that this bus runs right past New Haven on its DC-Philly-NYC-Boston route and does not stop in New Haven.

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Would love to have this service especially if I had somewhere to park in New Haven and then catch the bus.

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The Count wrote on 03/17/2010 at 04:39PM
You have to understand, the reason companies like Bolt Bus and Megabus are successful is because they DON'T make those stops in places like New Haven. And let's be real: I-95 is I-95. SOMEwhere along the way, you're going to encounter a traffic tie-up.

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Connecticut limo and other services stop to much to the way to the airport. It becomes a 3 hour ride. We should have a faster and more comfortable ride.

jcp wrote on 03/20/2010 at 01:08AM
As I wrote 7 months ago, Greyhound does 10 daily departures from New Haven. Since Bolt Bus is apparently the same company, they might add a New Haven stop if the demand was there. I.e. ride the Greyhound in great numbers and the bolt will follow.

Rigel Janette wrote on 03/25/2010 at 03:21PM
I think that a better route from New Haven would be to Boston, rather then New York. If we can get both, that'd be great! But for New York service, we already have Metro North.. I don't know if it's more expensive or not, I don't know prices.. but there is no commuter service to Boston or anything. "Would love to have this service especially if I had somewhere to park in New Haven and then catch the bus." Hopefully, right above the bus station. If you notice, the new "Phase 1" Parking garage at Union Station is right on top of the bus station and car rentals. Plans for this call for the lower floor to be built with high ceilings so that it can hopefully occupy the buses, but I don't what'll happen with this.

Pioneer wrote on 03/09/2010 at 03:35AM
I can imagine BoltBus being a little hesitant of operating in and out of New Haven because of our very small bus terminal. Currently, Greyhound and PeterPan operate out of a terrible setup in the surface parking lot at Union Station. I think that if an actual Union Station bus terminal by the current Union Station is built, with a possible separate building, nice modern look, etc. we can easily attract BoltBus for routes to/from at least Boston and New York, as well as other bus companies (e.g. Fung Wah, etc.)

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Jfk23 wrote on 04/20/2010 at 08:15PM
It would be nice if the Fung Wah Bus would stop on their way to/from NY/Boston.

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Pioneer wrote on 04/20/2010 at 07:36PM
BoltBus responded to a message I've sent them saying that they would like to start service in New Haven, but at the moment - all of their buses are being used. What we've got to understand here, is that BoltBus doesn't just have a whole bunch of spare buses sitting around, so when some new buses are ordered in the future, then we might see some service.

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juli wrote on 05/08/2010 at 01:12AM
it's just crazy that they have this much potential for business and no word directly from them....

Rigel Janette wrote on 05/09/2010 at 01:48AM
Juli - as I posted above, BoltBus answered directly to me via email, and I'm sure they'd do the same for you if you ask politely. Once again - "BoltBus responded to a message I've sent them saying that they would like to start service in New Haven, but at the moment - all of their buses are being used. What we've got to understand here, is that BoltBus doesn't just have a whole bunch of spare buses sitting around, so when some new buses are ordered in the future, then we might see some service."

juli wrote on 08/08/2009 at 04:27PM
jcp, did you happen to look at the difference in travel times? and have you ever taken one of the greyhound trips you so affectionately defend? love, "not a hipster" juli

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Mark wrote on 07/16/2010 at 07:15AM
Megabus just expanded with a Philadelphia to Syracuse route. Would Megabus consider a NY-New Haven-Boston route, or a Boston-New Haven-Philadelphia route, perhaps?

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xXmikeRomXx wrote on 07/27/2010 at 01:16PM
I'm trying to open forum but sometimes there are no images on it :(

Diane wrote on 07/28/2010 at 05:29PM
Boston to NYC route should have a stop in New Haven, CT for sure!!!! Diane

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wrote on 08/03/2010 at 01:23PM
boston to ny runs I commute when trains do not run forced to use car gas insurance repairs depreciation...... would definitely prefer to pay to get on a bus and read, sleep ...,. why not charge the same fare and ad a stop in NH. bolt would be growing their business without adding to there expense.

citizen wrote on 08/06/2010 at 10:17PM
New York to Boston runs on BoltBus are all sold out every day, there would be no point of a stop. Both New Haven to NY and Boston routes would have tons of ridership, and I'm sure that we'll see BoltBus pulling into New Haven someday. Post by LS - This weekend I was driving to Union Station and saw a Bolt bus on Church St between North and South Frontage Roads. It stopped for a minute on that block and then turned left and entered onto the ramp that leads to I-91 and I-95. Could they be trying out a possible bus stop?! That would be a great place for it too, close to downtown! - That's awesome!! I'd say that 55 Church St would be an excellent terminal for buses (and is already for CTTransit) because of the heated bus shelters, the busy environment, theres a Rite Aid, D&D, it's downtown

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