Philadelphia finally gets an indoor bus terminal
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Philadelphia's newest (interim) bus terminal will open in Center City on Friday.
Why it matters: It's a relief for travelers who've had to arrive and depart from improvised, outdoor bus stops without amenities for years.
Driving the news: The bus terminal at 1001 Filbert Street features a dedicated indoor space with bathrooms and nearly 200 seats for travelers, officials unveiled Tuesday.
- Plus: 13,000 square feet of public space, a private lactation pod and vending machines.
- Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Lines will service the terminal.
Context: The city and Philadelphia Parking Authority teamed up on the $5 million project.
- The location is in the former site of the Greyhouse Bus Terminal, which closed in 2023.
- The new terminal arrives just in time for the influx of visitors coming to town for World Cup matches and America's 250th birthday events.
The big picture: The city is still in search of a permanent intercity bus station.
Worth noting: Some bus routes may continue out of the city's other interim stop at Schuylkill Avenue and Walnut Street, per the Inquirer.
- Plus: Some curbside service may also remain on 11th Street between Filbert and Arch Streets, the outlet noted.