GotoBus.com was officially launched in spring of 2002, to replace IvyMedia.com. The main focus was to market and offer online bus ticketing services for bus companies running inter-city bus services.
Historically, bus travelers had to check schedules and book tickets from each individual carrier (if they even had a website). GotoBus.com focused all its technology efforts on a previously untouched niche in the online ticketing services for bus companies. We offered customers the possibility to search in one place multiple schedules from multiple carriers so they can easily compare and decide what works best for them.
July: GotoBus Releases New Price Option for Bus Tickets
March: GotoBus releases www.gotocharter.com as a dedicated website for private bus charter services
November: GotoBus releases private charter bus services
August: Greyhound bus tickets are available on GotoBus
April: GotoBus expands bus services to Europe
March: Hotel services available on IOS and Android apps
August: GotoBus collects and releases customer ratings for bus companies
July: Major revamp is made to the GotoBus IOS & Android app
June: GotoBus expands bus services to Mexico
June: Bus and hotel package deals are available on mobile website
May: Search box for bus ticket booking is relaunched for an improved user experience
July: GotoBus.com releases mobile website for bus ticket booking
June: GotoBus opens second U.S. office in Los Angeles, CA
January: Launch of industry-first bus and hotel package deals
TakeTours.com introduced for tour services (a spin-off from GotoBus)
February: GotoBus releases first-time affiliate program allowing website owners to sell bus tickets online
GotoBus.com introduced to replace IvyMedia.com
Started selling tour services online
Started selling bus tickets online (Cambridge, MA)