Overview
- PPA reached a tentative 10-year renewable lease with property owner 1001-1025 West Filbert Street LLC to restore the terminal.
- City Council introduced a bill to charge buses for loading-bay use, with fees expected to cover about $13 million annually for the lease, renovations and operations.
- Planned upgrades include renovated restrooms and waiting areas, new lighting and landscaping, plus routing that directs buses away from Chinatown via Market Street.
- The authority would operate the facility with the city after PPA board approval and carrier agreements, aiming to open in May 2026 ahead of America 250 and other events.
- Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan and Megabus will continue curbside operations on Spring Garden Street, a setup widely criticized for poor amenities and neighborhood disruptions.