Friday, August 29, 2008

Labor Day holiday vacationers taking public transport

USA Today reports that travelers will be riding more trains and buses this Labor Day holiday to avoid high gas prices.

"'We're anticipating holiday ridership to be about 10% higher this year' than last, says Amtrak spokeswoman Karina Romero.

The United Motorcoach Association, which represents 900 charter and tour bus operators, also expects more passengers this weekend. 'We have seen a pickup since fuel prices went up,' President Victor Parra says."

Read the full story: More holiday travelers will bypass gas pump

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