Greyhound Canada permanently shutting down bus service

[Bushmoose]

I'm guessing if there is demand for it, another service will take its place after covid is over.
If you would run electric buses instead of diesel, you could probably get a ton of cash from JT to get it up and running.
However, when you're already on a long bus ride, do you really want to put in additional stops to charge the battery?

Oh I'm sure there will be a demand, but will it be profitable enough for anyone wanting to invest into it?

I'm not to sure an electric bus would do too well stuck in a snow storm north of the Soo with passengers wanting heat, after the batteries die.

[MikePal]

I'm guessing if there is demand for it, another service will take its place after covid is over.
If you would run electric buses instead of diesel, you could probably get a ton of cash from JT to get it up and running.
However, when you're already on a long bus ride, do you really want to put in additional stops to charge the battery?

Just need to pull a trailered 6kw diesel generator with an extension cord running into the bus.

[JBen]

Outside of Northern areas, How much demand for the CBC. Not a chance they could survive without govt support.

I’m not a fan of corporate welfare. Not because it doesn’t work, or depending on devil details a need. But because the government picks winners. Usually based where they will get, or keep votes. Every one else, too bad, so sad.

I don’t recall exactly when Northern rail got shelved. Not all that long ago I think.
The demand may not be there, the need is.