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Coach USA Files for Bankruptcy to Facilitate Asset Sales

The operator of Megabus aims to sell assets and reduce debt, with bus services continuing uninterrupted.

FILE PHOTO: Passengers board a Megabus bus in New York City May 8, 2014.   REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
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Overview

  • Coach USA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to manage $197.8 million in debt.
  • The company plans to sell the majority of its bus lines to Renco Group and other buyers.
  • Bus operations, including Megabus, will continue without disruption during the bankruptcy process.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted ridership, leading to financial difficulties.
  • Sale agreements are expected to preserve about 2,100 jobs across the company's operations.