The Interchange

Congress considers steps to expand and modernize intercity bus service to better connect cities and rural communities. Proposals focus on leveraging buses’ lower costs and flexible routing to extend mobility, complement long-distance rail and air networks, and improve access where demand is dispersed. A coordinated push could prioritize network coverage, basic station amenities, and schedule integration across corridors, positioning buses as a faster-to-deploy option for bridging gaps in national transport infrastructure.