Dallas-based luxury motor coach service Vonlane is steering its operations to accommodate a surge in demand. With routes already linking major Texas hubs and a connection between Atlanta and Nashville, the company aims to put even more travelers in the fast lane.
Starting earlier this month, Vonlane rolled out 60 new weekly departures, anticipating a significant uptick in fall travel demand. The move is anticipated to mark the season as the busiest in the company’s history, according to a news release.
[Photo: Vonlane]
Vonlane isn’t just another bus service. The company’s coaches sport 22 first-class seats with plenty of legroom and extended reclining seats, among other amenities. For comparison, a typical same-size motor coach has 56 seats, Vonlane says on its website.
Founded in 2014 by “recovering road-warrior” and Vonlane CEO Alex Danza, the company’s luxury motor coach fleet hits a sweet spot for travelers wanting an alternative to short-haul flights and personal driving.
Danza, a frequent traveler tired of flight delays and cramped seats, decided Texans needed a better way to get from city to city. His solution? Motor coaches decked out with the comforts of first-class flying, minus the turbulence. Think spacious seats, work desks, conference areas, and snacks—all without breaking the bank.
Betting on a busy fall
Vonlane Founder and CEO Alex Danza [Photo: Courtesy Vonlane]
“We’re seeing some of the highest demand we’ve ever seen for Vonlane’s signature coach service this fall as Texans gear up for business and leisure travel across the state,” Danza said in a statement. “This is a big milestone for us at Vonlane because it will exceed our pre-pandemic service offerings.”
Vonlane’s stepped-up departures aim to connect hotspots like Dallas and Austin, especially during peak travel times. The updated schedule includes 20 departures between Dallas and Austin during peak travel days, more frequent services on existing routes, and competitive fares that remain below average air travel rates, Vonlane said.
The new schedule offers increased departures on various routes, including the Fort Worth-Austin route, which will have its “most robust daily schedule yet.” All routes run seven days a week.
Here’s the breakdown:
- 20 additional departures between Dallas and Austin are now available on peak travel days, Thursdays and Fridays
- Departure frequency has increased on the Dallas-Houston and Austin-Houston routes from Monday through Wednesday
- The Fort Worth-Austin route has expanded its regular departure schedule
- The Houston-San Antonio route also will see more daily departures
Previously operating 370 one-way trips each week in Texas, Vonlane increased the number to 430 with its new departures.
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