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February 12, 2004


Chinatown bus

I've just made a reservation for the 7.00 bus to Mohegan Sun; I'm visiting my parents. Ever since I first heard about the Chinatown buses I've wanted to take one, but I always seem to forget. Apparently, the one that I'm taking offers a $15.00 food voucher and a $10.00 chit with which to try your luck. All for the $10.00 price of the bus ticket. The unfortunate downside to the low prices is the competition between bus lines that has, at times, become violent. I read an article recently that detailed some of the deaths as a result of the "bus fare wars." When the reporter asked an operator if passengers should worry, he shook his head. Not at all, he said. To us they look like money. Posted by eku at February 12, 2004 11:03 AM
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