We’ve all tried to save a bit of money when booking a trip, but this is the last thing you expect to happen when you travel by budget coach.
New York Times columnist Lucas Peterson was travelling from Chicago to Milwaukee when the bus he was travelling broke down.
Peterson says the driver explained to passengers that there was a flat tyre, and there was no need to worry. But just a few minutes later those on board noticed some smoke coming out of the bus.
Passengers tried to grab their luggage but had to leave them behind once flame started billowing from the vehicle.
An hour into trip, turning around to "switch buses." Currently learning that on @megabus, you get what you pay for. pic.twitter.com/6JagtWZEow
— The Frugal Traveler (@frugaltraveler) February 21, 2016
Update: the bus is on fire. pic.twitter.com/alvXtoHbwL
— The Frugal Traveler (@frugaltraveler) February 21, 2016
Update: the bus exploded. pic.twitter.com/Sd0rBYN714
— The Frugal Traveler (@frugaltraveler) February 21, 2016
What's left of the bus. pic.twitter.com/9nCdhHINLf
— The Frugal Traveler (@frugaltraveler) February 21, 2016
A replacement Megabus was sent to pick up the passengers, but many lost their possessions in the explosion.
passengers are looking up Megabus TOC which limits liability to $250; some very unhappy people. pic.twitter.com/8p5QDVIgS5
— The Frugal Traveler (@frugaltraveler) February 21, 2016
