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Cheap Bus Travel: A BoltBus Bathroom Briefing

May 16, 2008 at 11:30 AM | by | Comment (1)

We've covered BoltBus, MegaBus, and even the new NeOn, but never before have we been fortunate enough to get a full-on review of what really matters. Thankfully, word of all these cheap buses has spread across the pond, and the UK Times reveals the beauty that is the BoltBus lavatory:

I step inside the cubicle and shut the door. It's pitch black. I pat the walls, searching for the switch. Nothing. This'll be fun ... Suddenly, the door swings open and, as I turn to shut it again, I see a sign saying "Lock for light". I do, and am illuminated ... Aaaah, that's better. The bus lurches and I pee on my shoes.

There's no sink, but there is a dispenser of waterless detergent, the kind you get in hospitals, which feels strangely tingly on my hands. As that's the only nod to hygiene, though, and it's not bolted down, it might be an idea to pack some wet-wipes.

If you're up for this type of adventure, then BoltBus is clearly for you. Coaches now stop in New York, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia. Just remember to hit up the loo before you hop on.

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BoltRooms

To be fair, that is pretty much the same description as every bus bathroom - what were we expecting? A cigar lounge? Just got off BoltBus from NY-DC - as cheap buses go, it's a serious step up from Chinatown lines - wifi plus plugs, new, clean, almost-empty buses with comfy (p)leather seats.

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