Competition in the highway express bus industry is heating up as more and more people look for ways to cut domestic travel costs.
Travel agencies in Nagoya have started organizing tours using chartered buses, while companies that operate commercial routes have introduced new prices and new vehicles to lure new passengers.
In December, JR Tokai Bus Co., a long-distance bus operator, will open a temporary bus terminal at the west exit of Nagoya Station. The terminal currently in use there serves only tour buses. The facility will feature ticketing counters and a waiting room.
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