A Tripper Bus traveling from New York City to Bethesda last night broke down en route, according to a passenger.
The intercity bus discharged its passengers at a New Jersey rest stop while awaiting assistance.
"Never again," wrote the disgruntled passenger, who said there were 3 hours to go on the already-delayed trip.
Tripper Bus travels between downtown Bethesda and New York City.
The Arlington-Bethesda-New York City Tripper Bus route moved its Bethesda bus stop to a new location Tuesday. It got its first real test Wednesday, as a major holiday weekend began.
Everything appeared to go smoothly. Bethesda travelers heading to the Big Apple for Independence Day lined up outside of Regal Cinema Bethesda 10. The Tripper Bus pulled up to the curb on Elm Street, luggage was loaded below, and passengers boarded.
The stop got a lot more attention being in a prominent spot, which will surely help awareness that this intercity bus service is available. Vamoose Bus also goes to NYC, and boards on Waverly Street in Bethesda.
If you use the intercity Tripper Bus service, and start your trip in Bethesda, you'll want to note that your bus stop/pickup location is moving next month.
Starting Tuesday, July 2, the new Tripper Bus stop will be at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355) and Elm Street, out in front of the Regal Bethesda 10 theaters.
