LimoLiner was an intercity bus service that operated from 2003 until 2019. It had offered bus service between Boston, Massachusetts and New York, New York.[1] Operating from a curbside location in Midtown Manhattan, it served the Boston area from a park-and-ride lot in suburban Framingham and a downtown location in the Back Bay. Initial funding by founder Fergus McCann purchased 3 buses seating 28 passengers (instead of a more typical 55).[1] Sunday service was added in February 2004.[2]
| Founded | October 2003 |
|---|---|
| Ceased operation | December 31, 2019 |
| Headquarters | 154 Maple St. Stoughton, MA 02072 |
| Service area | Massachusetts, New York |
| Service type | Intercity coach service |
| Destinations | Midtown Manhattan; Back Bay, Boston; Framingham, Massachusetts |
| Chief executive | Mark Richardson, President |
| Website | www.limoliner.com |
LimoLiner buses had larger leather seats with more legroom than typical intercity buses. Most rows had a single seat on one side of the aisle and two on the other. In addition to a bathroom, the bus had an attendant and a small galley provisioned with free light snacks.[3]
In May 2014, the company announced on its Facebook page that its founder had retired, and that the company had been sold to Hamilton Transportation Group.[4]
LimoLiner announced via its website and Facebook page on December 31, 2019 that it had ceased operations due to financial difficulties.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b Reed, Keith (September 9, 2003). "Not your father's magic bus". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ Yonan, Joe (February 15, 2004). "LimoLiner rounds out the weekend trips". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ Gordon, Ken (January 20, 2004). "BUSINESS TRAVEL; Boston to New York: Four Ways to Make the Trip". The New York Times. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
Compared with, say, the Acela, the LimoLiner provided each person an enormous amount of legroom.
- ^ "Limoliner is under new ownership!". LimoLiner via Facebook. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ "LimoLiner Facebook post". facebook.com. December 31, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
- ^ Rosen, Andy (January 2, 2020). "It's the end of the road for LimoLiner's luxury bus service". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
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