We did a little highway moving around in the car recently and it reminded me of another benefit of taking the bus. You don't pay tolls. I guess they're baked into the price of a ticket, but even so it's spread out across the passengers and the trip is overall cheaper. Not to mention you don't have to fumble for coins and then crumble up the receipt and toss it on the floor with the candy wrappers and coffee cups.
Seriously, I've taken my car at times and the tolls add up. Be great to read an article from you Mike about it, if that's of interest. How it works, where's the money go, etc. I've heard the present administration wants (or wanted) to remove the toll requirement, but so far it seems to be a rumor, or wishful thinking.
I love buses. I thought we were doing well in London when we got electric buses with built-in phone chargers on every seat. But 1st Class? Executive Class? Wow.
I've been living in Mexico for 12 years or so and have taken buses all over the place. I've also done the Greyhound thing back in the states. No comparison. Buses here are so comfy, as far as buses go anyway. Lean back, relax. Once took a series of buses from the north to Mexico City and down to Chiapas. Very long ride, but lots of fun.
I've also taken some buses muy rustico when you're trying to get to the so called end of the line, some small town where the big buses don't go. But mostly, it's going in style all the way, maybe only the last 30 -70 km. Thanks for the article!
I love riding on buses and haven't done so in a while. Your article makes it very tempting. I only need to cross an international bridge to get to a Mexican bus station.
Your articles are fun to read! Thank you for the entertainment, as well as the practical advise!
We did a little highway moving around in the car recently and it reminded me of another benefit of taking the bus. You don't pay tolls. I guess they're baked into the price of a ticket, but even so it's spread out across the passengers and the trip is overall cheaper. Not to mention you don't have to fumble for coins and then crumble up the receipt and toss it on the floor with the candy wrappers and coffee cups.
Seriously, I've taken my car at times and the tolls add up. Be great to read an article from you Mike about it, if that's of interest. How it works, where's the money go, etc. I've heard the present administration wants (or wanted) to remove the toll requirement, but so far it seems to be a rumor, or wishful thinking.
I love buses. I thought we were doing well in London when we got electric buses with built-in phone chargers on every seat. But 1st Class? Executive Class? Wow.
I've been living in Mexico for 12 years or so and have taken buses all over the place. I've also done the Greyhound thing back in the states. No comparison. Buses here are so comfy, as far as buses go anyway. Lean back, relax. Once took a series of buses from the north to Mexico City and down to Chiapas. Very long ride, but lots of fun.
I've also taken some buses muy rustico when you're trying to get to the so called end of the line, some small town where the big buses don't go. But mostly, it's going in style all the way, maybe only the last 30 -70 km. Thanks for the article!
I love riding on buses and haven't done so in a while. Your article makes it very tempting. I only need to cross an international bridge to get to a Mexican bus station.
Thanks Mike, love the blog!