04/08/2009

megabus.com, the market-leading budget inter-city coach service, is offering 50,000 seats for $1 on its services in North America to help consumers beat the credit crunch.

Part of Stagecoach Group, megabus.com in the United States has carried more than 3million passengers since its launch in April 2006. In the past six months, one million canny consumers have snapped up bargain travel on megabus.com services in North America as airline and car industries have been hit by the economic downturn.

Now megabus.com is offering 50,000 seats for just $1 on megabus.com departures in 30 cities across North America (subject to availability) between 14 September and 19 November 2009.

Dale Moser, President and Chief Operating Officer of megabus.com in North America said: "Americans are doing all they can to stretch their dollar in the current economy, especially on leisure items such as travel. megabus.com’s low fares make travel very affordable and at $1, there’s no reason to stay at home."

megabus.com amenities include new double-decker buses with free Wi-Fi, on-board restrooms and reclining seats.

megabus.com research shows that 90 percent of customers have used the budget service as an alternative to the car, train or plane. Some 60% are former car users, 19% previously travelled with an airline and 11% used to take the train.

Visit www.megabus.com for additional information on routes, schedules, amenities and fares.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Stagecoach Group
Stagecoach Group is a leading international public transport group, with extensive operations in the UK, United States and Canada. The company employs 30,000 people, and operates bus, coach, rail, and tram services.

About megabus.com
Megabus.com is the first intercity, express bus line dedicated to bringing high-quality, low-cost travel options for as low as $1 via the Internet. Service for megabus.com operates daily. Northeast cities served by megabus.com include: Albany, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Hartford, Conn.; New York, Philadelphia, Rochester, Syracuse, Toronto and Washington D.C. Midwest cities served by megabus.com include: Ann Arbor, Bloomington-Normal, Chicago, Champaign, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Madison, Memphis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Toledo.

For further information contact:

Lindsay Reid
Corporate Communications Manager
Stagecoach Group
10 Dunkeld Road
Perth
PH1 5TW
Phone: 01738 442111
Fax: 01738 443076
Mobile: 07500 446896

email: lindsay.reid@stagecoachgroup.com