Van Galder Bus Company Whether you are a regular commuter, local transit passenger, airport bus traveler, or occasional long distance rider, there are plenty of general reasons for using a bus in favor of other modes of transportation. Cost. Buses are less expensive than many other modes of transportation. Sanity. Once onboard, our professional driver takes over. You are free to read, listen to music, think, or sleep. Comfort. If you are traveling longer distances, buses provide more legroom, bigger seats, and more space than most airplanes. Variety. Taking a bus can break up the monotony of always driving places. Convenience. The most popular routes offer frequent service to many locations. Scenery. You can look out the window and take in your surrounding; something you can't do while driving or flying. Environment. Choosing to take the bus instead of driving or using taxis reduces pollution. These benefits are even greater as we work to increase the fuel efficiency of our fleet