Bolt Bus Pros And Cons

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In this assignment, I will cover who the core customers are of Bolt bus, how Bolt bus uses its knowledge to decide their marketing procedures based on their core customers. I will also include the type of product advertising that this company does to promote business, and indicate whether, or not it uses consumer sales promotion(s), if so what is it that they use. Bolt bus, is a greyhound express bus that provides curbside service and operates mostly in the northeast and some services as well in the northwest. Bolt bus was designed by Peter Pan, and Greyhound bus services combined efforts to design a bus that was different than the standard Greyhound or other busses. This video shows how this bus service reaches its targeted markets through …show more content…

Twitter, and other similar sites provide information about things going on with this bus, such as providing services for individual weddings and other special occasions. As with everything in life there are pros and cons; some of the pros are that these buses are inexpensive compared to other forms of transportation, they have nice, clean bathrooms and air conditioning provided for extra comfort as well as there are power outlets next to each seat for those that, use electronic technology while on the trip. Some of the cons are: if you are a parent with a child you may have them sit in your lap, of if you want to bring car seat you may but must fasten them properly yourself, however not all busses provide proper straps or harnesses for buckling up. You also must pay for an extra seat when you are using a car seat. If you are a business person and require a lot of room to spread out your work while you are on the trip the bus doesn’t have as much as a train might where you could get a table to work at, also the boarding process for bolt bus may be hectic, at certain pickups there is no protection from the elements of the weather, when you purchase a ticket, it is only good for the date and time on the ticket and are nonrefundable. The prices for the trip depend on demand, some people say although that a plane or train is more enjoyable. I would say that would probably be true …show more content…

On Bolt bus the customer are allowed, to bring snacks and can carry on a certain amount of luggage, and other items, but are responsible for having it when they get on and off the bus trip. Bolt bus offers a loyalty program where you get points for each time you utilize their services and you can build up points to use towards a one-way trip free anytime you would like within 18 months of receiving points. No matter where your traveling to or from the most important thing that most customers will notice is the driver, was he polite, respectful and friendly, did he get you to your destination safely, was the bus environment warm and friendly for everyone. Today Bolt bus travels from the East coast to the west coast, it is the first bus to ever do that, it works in partnership with Greyhound, however Bolt bus is newer and

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