Greyhound buses take to British roads

GREYHOUND, familiar on the US roads, but actually owned by the British bus company FirstGroup, is to be seen on the roads of the UK.  The 95-year-old iconic American brand will be launched at Victoria Coach Station on 14 September, initially serving Portsmouth and Southampton.  Tickets will cost as little as £1, with the average journey around £7.  It plans to roll out more routes next year.  The hourly bus services will take just under two hours non-stop to both cities and will offer free Wi-Fi, power sockets for each passenger, air conditioning, complimentary newspapers and leather seats.  Each bus will be named after women from popular American songs including Peggy Sue, Billy Jean and Barbara Ann. www.greyhounduk.com

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