As the United States grapples with one of the worst air travel disruptions in years, more Americans are choosing to travel by train or bus this Thanksgiving season. According to travel search engine Wanderu, bookings for intercity buses and trains have jumped 12% year-on-year, with some routes reporting increases as high as 30%.
The shift comes amid widespread flight cancellations and delays caused by the ongoing government shutdown. On Monday alone, more than 2,400 flights were canceled and nearly 9,500 delayed, marking the most chaotic travel day since early October when the shutdown began.
Major ground transportation providers are scrambling to meet demand. Megabus reported a “significant surge” in
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