Has anyone else had this experience?

Question

I took my sister to the Grayhound bus station at 5:10 am Pitch dark and the station was closed, no security, nothing. Not in a great section of town. Mansfield, Ohio.

Answer 1

Call Greyhound and voice your concerns; they're always trying to promote safety - they may try and improve the conditions of the bus terminal and waiting areas -- in the 'name' of customer service' (!)

I used to work for a large public transportation company (Toronto, Canada and area), and used their services (with my free pass) quite a bit. One night I had to wait for a connecting bus home (about 25 miles) at a medium sized town bus terminal, and was absolutely shocked to find that at 11:30 at night there was ONE light on a huge circular platform and ONE light for a very large parking lot, and a telephone on the other side of the fence and down the road! (I knew the terminal had no one on duty at this hour) This was a well-used commuter spot during the day by volumes of people and vehicles, near the centre of town, but secluded enough on its own. In the space of 20 minutes, I witnessed a bunch of drunks parading by, two cars circling the parking lot and then racing toward the waiting area, and a lone fellow commuter keeping his distance from me, and I from him until 4 more people arrived! I reported my dismay to the company the next day and they soon implemented better waiting areas, a nearby phone and a security guard to patrol after 11 pm!!

Answer 2

Actually, yes, I was born and raised in Mansfield. The Greyhound station is in a better location than previously. I'd say at 5am the drunks are usually passed out and the muggers are finally home sleeping. Still want to be careful though.

Answer 3

Yes, I've traveled from Cleveland to Florida by Greyhound and I noticed that many of the smaller towns did not have 24hr. bus stations. Many were small, office type buildings that operated during regular business hours. I would be scared to death to have my bus connect at 3am in a desolate part of town. Thanks goodness for big cities and modern convenience!

Answer 4

every bus station ive been to is in a bad part of town i guess
people with money fly while the rest of us rides.

Answer 5

I was 12 years old and lost at 4am downtown where drunk chillout. I was not frightened by any one but punished the next day.

Answer 6

very common all over 50 states

Answer 7

isn't mansfield a ghost town, i never heard of it and i am from cleveland

Answer 8

Yea i know, it really gets scarey sometimes