The debate between whether the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to long distance bus travel has been drawn out countless times, and has never really been settled.
The cons, most obviously are that the ride is generally much longer than other forms of transport such as cars trains or planes. If you’re not a people person you should also stay away from it, as being stuck in a limited space with strangers could get some people a little worked up.
However, the upside to this form of travel, especially with larger, luxury coaches and busses (such as the ones offered by Citiliner), is that not only are you safer and more relaxed throughout your trip, it saves you money and allows you to spend more time with those around you.
When going on a long bus ride, remember that you will be spending a lot more time on the road than usual. Take something you enjoy doing with you, like a book, crossword, laptop, handheld game, etc. Try no to carry anything too bulky, because you have other people around you to consider.
You will also be able to sleep on the road (which is something you possibly couldn’t do if you were travelling alone in a car. The bus drivers at Citiliner are professional and are conditioned to take long trips. Frequent stops are made for everyone aboard to take a rest and refresh him or herself before hitting the road again.
Apart from being safer and more fun (due to the fact that you are surrounded by so many new people that you could converse with or entertain), the costs of travelling are generally lowered when moving in a bigger group. Toll fees, petrol fees and mechanical fees are all worked into the cost of your ticket, so the percentage paid by every person is generally much lower than it would be if you were travelling in a car with no one to split expenses with.
With all of this being said, the upside of bus travel seems to greatly outweigh the downside. So why not try it for yourself? You may find yourself enjoying it more than you would have imagined. Visit the Citiliner website or call the 24-hour dedicated customer care line with any enquiry on (083) 915-9000.
