GREYHOUND CANADA TRANSPORTATION CORP.
GREY GOOSE BUS LINES
VOYAGEUR CORP.

DISCOUNT FARES

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Table of Contents
Children's Fares Updated
Compassionate Discounts Updated
Hostelling Discount
Military Discount
Senior Citizen's Fares
Student Fares
Traveller's Aid
Traveller's Aid Certificate Sample
Unaccompanied Children
Unaccompanied Children Form Sample

CHILDREN'S FARES Updated

  1. Children (age 2-11), who have not yet reached their twelfth (12th) birthday, will be charged seventy-five (75%) of the One-Way or Round-Trip fare applicable to adults, increased where necessary to make a such fare end in "0" or "5".
  2. One (1) child ONLY (age 0-1), who has not reached his or her second (2nd) birthday, when accompanied by a passenger fifteen (15) years of age or older, will be carried free. However, if the child will be occupying a car seat while on board, the 25% discount applies.
  3. Children up to age one (1), who have not reached their second (2nd) birthday, travelling free will be allowed a seat, not to the exclusion of another passenger. All children age of two (2) or older will be guaranteed a seat regardless of the applicable fare. Where a parent/guardian chooses to purchase a child's fare for a child one (1) years of age or under, that child will be guaranteed a seat.
  4. All children, who have not reached their eighth (8th) birthday, must be accompanied by a passenger fifteen (15) years of age or older.
  5. Children who have reached or passed their twelfth (12th) birthday, will be charged the fare applicable to adult/student passengers, or as stated by specific excursions.
  6. Children (age 8-14) Travelling Alone: See "UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN".
UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

Children age eight (8) to fourteen (14) inclusive, while travelling unaccompanied by a passenger fifteen (15) years of age or older, MUST MEET ALL of the following requirements:
  1. The scheduled trip length must not exceed two (2) divisional points or home terminal points.
  2. The Unaccompanied Minor must not transfer from one coach to another. The trip must begin and terminate on the same schedule.
  3. The trip should take place during daylight hours only and not exceed 5 hours in duration.
  4. The station at the destination point must be open at the schedule arrival time.
  5. The child must be met at the destination station (Terminal or Agency) by the person specified on the Unaccompanied Child Form.
  6. A parent, guardian or custodian of the child must sign a three part "Unaccompanied Child Form". With the original copy Attached to the ticket.
  7. Parent/guardian must remain with the child until boarding of the coach commences.
  8. At the point of boarding the Manager, Agent, Customer Service Supervisor should meet the child to:
    1. Introduce the child to the driver (in small locations driver will assumes responsibility direct).
    2. Arrange for pre-boarding (complimentary seat selection where available).
    3. Advise child of responsibilities. (child will receive a card with responsibilities outlined).
      • Always receive driver permission to leave coach.
      • Remain seated while bus is moving.
      • Advise driver if they are being disturbed.
      • Advise driver if they need help.
      • Upon arrival at the destination, the child will remain on the coach until all other passengers have disembarked, and the driver accompanies them off the coach.
  9. Drivers will be responsible when the schedule disembarks to ensure that the unaccompanied child is met by the person specified on the Unaccompanied Child Form and if not to ensure that the Greyhound staff or Greyhound agent at the destination are given custody of this child and are responsible for the child's safety until met and picked up.
  10. The person identified to meet the child must present identification and sign the Unaccompanied Child Form.
  11. A fee of $5.00 will be assessed for each child travelling Unaccompanied.
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UNACCOMPANIED CHILD FORM SAMPLE

Unaccompanied Child Form

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SENIOR CITIZEN'S FARES
  1. Senior Citizens will be considered as those persons 62 years of age or older who have proof of age if requested (i.e. Birth certificate, Senior card).
  2. Senior citizens will be allowed a 10% reduction on a one-way or round-trip standard regular adult fare, but will not qualify for reduced rates on excursion fares, commutation, midweek or other reduced rates.(unless otherwise specified in the specific tariff).
  3. Travel will be allowed on any day of the week (unless otherwise specified in any specific tariff).

STUDENT FARES
  1. Students will be considered as those persons who have valid Student ID.
  2. Valid Student ID would be:
    1. Birth certificate for students up to age 15.
    2. Student card and picture ID for students 16 and over.
    3. Registration letter and picture ID for new students.
    4. ISIC - International Student Identification Card.
  3. Valid ID MUST be presented at time of purchase and may be requested by the driver upon boarding.
  4. Student's will be allowed a 10% reduction on a one-way or round-trip standard regular adult fare, but will not qualify for reduced rates on excursion fares, commutation, midweek or other reduced rates(unless otherwise specified in conjunction with published fare).
  5. Travel will be allowed on any day of the week (unless otherwise specified in conjunction with published fare).

COMPASSIONATE DISCOUNTS Updated
  1. A 20% discount is available to any person travelling to/from the funeral of an immediate family member.
  2. Discount is only available after travel is completed. Ticket receipt and copy of the death certificate are to be submitted to: Coordinator of Ticket Refunds, Ontario Head Office.
  3. Applicable to regular fares. Not applicable to excursions fares.
  4. Immediate Family members defined as follows

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TRAVELLER'S AID
  1. Fares will apply to Regular Adult one-way and round-trip fares.
  2. Tickets valid for travel daily. One Way valid 7 days. Return valid 14 days.
  3. Fares are NOT exempt from the applicable Intra/Inter Weekend surcharges.
  4. Fares valid on Regular Adult, Senior, Student & Child fares. Not valid in conjunction with other discount fares.
  5. The following groups are authorized to issue certificates for this tariff.
  6. Certificates are valid for 7 days from date of issue.
  7. Certificates MUST have:
  8. Passengers must present and surrender a completed Traveller's Aid certificate to receive discount. May NOT be used in conjunction with any other discount.
  9. Tickets are Non-refundable.
  10. Travel is NOT allowed on holiday blackout dates.
  11. Qualifying passengers receive a 25% discount off an Adult, Senior, Student and/or child Regular One Way or Round Trip ticket, with the presentation of a valid Traveller's Aid certificate. A separate certificate must be presented for each passenger ticket.
TRAVELLER'S AID CERTIFICATE SAMPLES

Traveler's Aid Certificate Sample - SupportLink

Traveler's Aid Certificate Sample - Peers

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MILITARY FARES

EFFECTIVENovember 12, 2010
PARTICIPATING CARRIERSICL     Island Coach Lines
APPLICATION
OF FARES
Except as otherwise specifically show below, Rules and Regulations governing Reduced Fares are shown in National Promotional Fares.
Fares will apply to Regular Adult one-way and round-trip fares (with appropriate provincial surcharges) as published by Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp., Grey Goose Bus Lines and Canadian Passenger Tariff No. 1A issued by N.B.T.A.
LIMITSValid for travel Daily
     One Way and Round Trip tickets valid for 365 days.
SURCHARGESNOT exempt from the applicable Inter/Intra Provincial surcharges.
RESTRICTIONSDiscount of 10% will be applicable to passengers with a Military ID card, Retired Military ID card or Club Xtra Card (for dependents). May not be used in conjunction with any other discount.
STOP OVERSStop Overs are permitted.
BASING & BLANKETINGBasing & Blanketing of fares is permitted.
ENDORSEMENT"EX236", NON-REFUNDABLE,[Expiry date] and MILITARY ID Card #, Retired MILITARY ID Card #, or a Club Xtra Card #(for dependents).
REFUNDSREFUNDABLE Fare tickets have refund value. NON-REFUNDABLE Fare tickets have no refund value.
FAREBuy one Adult Regular or EXO43 (Non-Refundable or Refundable) One-way or Round Trip Ticket, get a 10% discount off the purchase price with the presentation of a valid MILITARY ID Card, Retired MILITARY ID Card, or a Club Xtra Card (for dependants).

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HOSTELLING FARES

EFFECTIVENovember 12, 2010
APPLICATION
OF FARES
Except as otherwise specifically show below, Rules and Regulations governing Reduced Fares are shown in National Promotional Fares.
Fares computed under authority of this tariff will apply to Regular Adult one-way and round-trip fares as published in Local Passenger Tariffs of the participating carriers listed in the GCTC Rules & Regulations for Excursions and/or the Canadian Passenger Tariff No. 1-A issued by N.B.T.A.
LIMITSValid for travel Daily
     One Way and Round Trip tickets valid for 365 days.
SURCHARGESNOT exempt from the applicable Inter/Intra Provincial surcharges.
RESTRICTIONSDiscount of 25% will be applicable to passengers with a Hostelling International membership card. May not be used in conjunction with any other discount.
REFUNDSREFUNDABLE Fare tickets have refund value. NON-REFUNDABLE Fare tickets have no refund value.
FAREReceive a 25% discount off the Adult Regular or EXO43, (Non-Refundable or Refundable), One way or Round trip ticket, with the presentation of a valid Hostelling International membership card.
DISCOVERY
PASS UPGRADE
Hostelling International members are entitled to one free upgrade from a 7-day Discovery Pass to a 15-Day Discovery Pass.
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Last Updated on 12/13/11
By Raelonda Howard, Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Email: raelonda.howard@greyhound.com