With Amtrak set to discontinue its Thruway bus service between Reading, Pottstown, and Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station on March 17, OurBus is exploring the possibility of launching a replacement route.
OurBus is actively studying the possibility of launching a replacement bus service which would connect travelers between these three locations.
In 2019, OurBus and Klein Transportation worked together to start a replacement bus service when Bieber Transportation suddenly announced it was suspending its Reading – New York route. After the Bieber service was suspended on a Friday, the replacement bus service launched the Monday after.
While it is possible to deploy the new bus service on short notice, OurBus is currently assessing travel patterns and customer input before making a final decision to launch the service. The community is encouraged to provide their feedback and suggestions using this survey. The survey inputs will help determine departure times, days of operations, and ticket prices.
“We’re grateful to hear that OurBus is considering restoring the bus route between Reading and Philadelphia following the cancellation of Amtrak’s Thruway service. This potential solution does not change our strong commitment to the SRPRA or the return of train service to Reading.”
Schedules, ticket prices and stop location on a replacement OurBus route may be different from the current Amtrak Thruway bus. OurBus is also considering extending the route to another destination, such as Philadelphia Airport, so that the service appeals to a larger audience.
A final decision will be announced by March 14th, 2025.
