Greyhound Australia has been named the best transport company by international tourists and young travellers at the annual 2009 Golden Backpack Awards.
The company’s chief executive officer Rob Thomas said Greyhound staff should be congratulated.
“Forget flying, this award proves what backpackers want is to be able to immerse themselves in the local culture,” he said.
“We’ve worked hard to ensure international visitors to Australia experience the best of what this vast country has to offer and it’s humbling for our efforts to be recognised in this way.”
He said the company had introduced a new product range called Greyhound Adventures offering clients travel to such destinations as Kakadu, Victoria’s Great Ocean road or Yarra Valley wine tours.
“They not only add a new dimension to experience of travelling with Greyhound but also support local tourism operators throughout Australia.
“Greyhound is also one of the most environmentally efficient travel operators in Australia with its travel green program giving passengers the option to offset the CO2 emissions from their trip,” he added.
Other finalists in the category included Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways, Travellers Auto Barn and Premier Motor services.
Greyhound Australia is the only national coach company operating in Australia after the acquirement of other competing coach brands such as McCafferty’s, Pioneer and Bus
Australia.
Details: www.greyhound.com.au

by Shamoli Dutt - Austguide Travel News Editor