Busbud Reviews 11,673

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high level of service provided, highlighting the professionalism, friendliness, and reliability of the staff. Consumers also appreciate the user-friendly experience, noting the ease and speed with which they can select dates, get pricing, and make changes to their bookings. Many reviewers specifically commend the drivers for their skills, safety, and courtesy, which makes the journey stress-free and comfortable. People often mention the cleanliness and comfort of the buses, with ample room and convenient features such as charging devices. The punctuality of the buses is also a recurring positive point. While there are mixed opinions regarding the prices and booking process, the overall sentiment remains highly positive, with many customers recommending the service for its trustworthiness and efficiency.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I hate flying and I didn't want to drive the distance I needed to travel so the train was a great alternative other than the bus with wouldn't have been as comfortable. As far as being able to get up... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good drivers, friendly and reliable. Clean bus with good connections to lots of city’s. arrival and departure times very accurate and clear to understand. Seats are comfortable and have reasona... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy & fast to select date, get pricing, & rapid to change to a different date... Easy info on bag limitations, auto refill on personal info even my birthdate European method... So much easier than ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, large, modern coach with massive room and leg rest. Power outlets, TV (in Spanish), toilet on board. They stop to collect Subway take-out to serve on board, but without knowing this i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent driver on my last trip H8s name is BASHEER (BASH) DRIVE THROUGHBTHICK MIST,RAIN SUPER SAFE SKILLED SRIVER KEEP IT UP I COULD NAP IN PEACE WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT SAFETY.WE NEED DRIVERS LIKE H... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, way more comfortable than flying, I was amazed. So much room, cushion seats,playing movies in the corridor. Speedy and steady WiFi, fast charging. Toilets are ok. Was hesitant but in insigh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bus is on time, every stop driver announces for a short break, gives a bathroom break, some are having a cigarette break. Which gives us some few minutes to rest our back for a while. Professionalism... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was having difficulty finding transportation from Pietermaritzburg (PMB) to King Shaka International Airport, as I had never used that route before. Bako Shuttle, booked through BusBud, was the to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pretty good service. My neighbour used her plug and it seemed to work fine. The bus was clean. The driver was courteous. Could be a tad less expensive. We were lucky to have a nice trip as the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trip was excellent, inside the bus cleaned, good temperature. The diver Mohamed was amazing, driving smooth and safe . I would highly recommended. I would suggest to change the schedule on weekend... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bus was very clean, and the driver was extremely helpful with the luggage. However, there are two important points the bus company should consider: 1. Clear pickup location: Please clear... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are hiring good drivers they have good drop off locations and good pickup locations that it make it more logical to find versus having spots here and there there's one set location in Atlanta tha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used this shuttle service multiple times, including from the airport to Scottburgh and back, and each experience has been excellent. The drivers are professional, punctual, and friendly, ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked my bus tickets to Whistler, BC through Busbud and everything went smoothly. The directions were clear right on the ticket, and I received it instantly by email. I also loved that I could add it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company could not fault it. After my flight was delayed I had already made a booking with Rede Express they're prices were amazing. Unfortunately i missed my transfers with Rede Express i went o... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Busbud appears at the top of the search engine, and if you're not paying attention, much like the ESTA website scam you end up booking tickets through them rather than at the actual bus providers webs... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Do to reason or other, I decided to book yrgently to travel from Toronto ON. to Ottawa ON., I got a ticket match perfectly my timing and my budget. It was cheaper from othe companies. The bus was by... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Junk middle man software. They can’t do crap if something gets messed up on the original booking. Avoid this 3rd party and any others, just attempt to book travel direct with the vendor. In the modern... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Everything was basically perfect 🥰 EXCEPT!!!! the stupid layover in Edmonton!!!!!!!!😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬we travel from Regina to Calgary several times a year ! 10 times at least in summer alone 😔 would lo... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Busbud sold me a ticket in Mexico for a bus route that didn't exist. It was unfortunate for many reasons, mostly the amount of time it took to reschedule and find another bus to get me to where I want... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On the 7th Feb 26, My son and i were travelling to Cape Town and were just before Laingsberg. We were the second car behind a pantechnikon when A bigsky bus ICG 099 GP, came up beside us on the wrong... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have booked a bus(Eagle liner)on Busbud and paid insurance. The bus didn't come and when I contact them they took me from pillar to post. I asked Busbud to help me get refund and they say I bu... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The bus was over an hour late. I had to walk up and ask what was going on rather than someone come to the group of us and announce the situation for clarity. A gentleman who was intoxicated or on dru... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not book with this company, its designed to keep your money regardless... I canceled my ticket on time the website said money refunded now they saying I didn't do it on time I canceled wayyyy befor... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Using Busbud was easy and convenient allowing us to compare bus companies and what they had to offer. Unfortunately the bus company we picked which was reviewed similarly to the other companies offer... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There were problems with both trips I booked and you can’t reach a human being with busbud. They don’t fo anything to help you relive problems with the travel they book. There’s no taking responsibili... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The buss is really useful and almost always early but still waits for people to get in. The seats are depending on the buss but its as good as it gets on a buss and you can lay it down a bit which is... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked a ticket from George to Cape for intercape , first a delay by 2 hours and so called updates we never received and now my father in-law is standing at a garage 4 hours later and intercape staf... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The intercity bus is always at least half an hour late. It shows no regard for people’s time, leaving passengers waiting in uncomfortable conditions whether in the freezing cold or sweltering heat.... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really great overall! Just beware that the buses usually have been taking longer than the time they advertise by about 30 mins and sometimes more. They should include an estimate that accounts for tra... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cannot necessarily fault Bus Bud. The only thing I would like to change would be to customise our drop off and pick up areas as others on our journey (Banff - Jasper, Canada) had done this. Thankfully... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have had good experiences when riding with busbud before, so I decided to take a trip to Torronto downlown by the company this time. I had booked the round tickets a week ago. The bus always come on... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The bus trip from Montreal to Toronto was extremely uncomfortable. The air conditioning did not work, making the journey very hot and exhausting. There was also no Wi-Fi or power outlets availab... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked a long bus journey and chose a window seat for that purpose, one of the last seats available. For some reason, maybe a technical error, I was assigned a different seat on the ticket, one th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My wife and I are 72 years of age and I booked a Sleep-liner (double-decker) bus for overnight travel of 14 hours between Mossel bay and Klerksdorp, instead a single decker bus was allocated for my... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The company themselves were fine and my trip was relatively good apart from the fact that upon arrival in London the driver didn’t bother to stop at my stop and continued onto Victoria which then cost... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m not sure why others are complaining about this bus company. Our experience was absolutely perfect. The bus was on time. Exceptionally clean in the driver was professional. The air conditioner work... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It would have been nice to not have to wait outside of a gas station for an hour for the bus to arrive late. Overall it was a good trip except for that. It was cold,dark, and there were quite a few pa... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will never ever recommend this bus services to any person cuz it's just so bad ....we had a 3hour delay with our bus it broke down on the highway as soon as we left Pretoria and had to get on another... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Aggregator
  2. Bus Ticket Agency
  3. Train Ticket Agency
  4. Travel Agency

Written by the company

Busbud is the ultimate platform for all your bus and train travel needs. Our website and apps provide instant access to the most extensive global network of city-to-city buses and trains. With just a few clicks, you can easily discover thousands of destinations around the world and book your next bus or train trip online. We make it easy for you to plan your next adventure or commute and find the perfect bus or train ride to take you there. With Busbud, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, knowing that you have everything you need to make your next bus or train trip a success.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

12K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible

Incredible

February 12, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, John

Thank you kindly for your succinct yet powerful review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to assisting you in venturing when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Busbud & Intercape

Everything was simple from the offices in Port Elizabeth the staff was great they made sure everything is good the bus was a bit late but the drivers took full responsibility and made sure we all happy and the service is good from departure until arrival they made sure everyone is aboard they counted us everytime before we leave after 15min break everything was just smooth

February 8, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Zanga

We're sorry to hear about the slight delay you experienced, but we're glad to know that our drivers took full responsibility and ensured your happiness.

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trip to Berlin

Amazing! Everything went perfect and the trip was a lot of fun. I absolutely recommend Busbud. Don't forget to download the app! :)

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Carla

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun trip and that everything went perfectly. Your recommendation and mention of our app mean a lot to us. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking for travel to Málaga and…

Easy booking for travel to Málaga and great travel experience with the bus

February 11, 2026
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Hello, Konstantinos

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear about your easy booking experience and your great travel to Málaga. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bud driver was very nice towards …

The bud driver was very nice towards all passengers

February 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Lathiswa

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear you had a positive experience with the bus driver. At Busbud, we value the kindness and professionalism of all staff involved in your journey. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always on time and reliable.

February 11, 2026
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Hello, Gabe

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our service always on time and reliable. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome journey

The driver was very friendly and helpful. Journey was smooth, bus was clean and comfortable.

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Jean

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the friendly and helpful driver, the smooth journey, and the clean, comfortable bus. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best bus I’ve rode compared to others

Had the best experience riding this bus from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City and will use them everytime i visit salt lake! Friendly staff, easy boarding, thank you!

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Taazia

Thank you kindly for your review! It's great to hear that your trip from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City with us was a positive one. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our friendly staff and easy boarding process.

We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe.

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

You get what you pay for

No wifi or power outlets. Also bit of a bumpy but at least it's cheap. Gets way too hot in there at times.

January 24, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Dear Abdullah

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand how important comfort is during your journey, and we're sorry to hear about the lack of Wi-Fi, power outlets, and temperature issues you encountered.

As a marketplace, we partner with various bus operators, and your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the services offered. We'll pass your comments along to the operator for review.

If you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected].

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was great and had no problems with…

It was great and had no problems with the trip.

January 27, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Caelan

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love hearing that your trip went smoothly. Helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs is our top priority. We look forward to assisting you in your future journeys, letting you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good compared to other mega busses

The buss is really useful and almost always early but still waits for people to get in. The seats are depending on the buss but its as good as it gets on a buss and you can lay it down a bit which is nice. I would say the biggest problem is that the drivers sometimes just dont tell you they will be stopped for long enough to go grab a bite or something so just make sure to ask or bring your own food. And I think 2 bags for free is a really good deal for something you use to travel not that far. And the prices are really good compared to other places

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Sharlex

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that sometimes drivers do not inform passengers about stops that are long enough to allow them to eat a meal. We will take this into consideration to improve our services.

Thank you very much for your review! At Busbud, we love helping you research, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel whenever you want, wherever you want, around the world!

Have a great trip!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am not satisfied

I am not satisfied

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hi Sibongile

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. At Busbud, we strive to provide the best service possible, and your comments help us improve.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] with more details so we can assist you further.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Was a good safe trip!

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud are thrilled to hear that you had a good and safe trip. We love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

February 10, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Thomas

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service great. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Busbud help fraudulent companies to rob consumers

I have booked a bus(Eagle liner)on Busbud and paid insurance. The bus didn't come and when I contact them they took me from pillar to post. I asked Busbud to help me get refund and they say I bus go back to the bus company, even after sharing my chat.

Busbud listed the bus company on their website, I paid my money to them, they charged service fees but left me in the cold.

Busbud is working with this companies to scam consumers.I have lost R1500.00,my son needed to get to university. I borrowed money to buy other two tickets. Do not use Busbud.

Bad company, listing Fraudulent services.

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hi, Melidah

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience this has caused you and your son. We understand how frustrating it must have been not to have the support you expected. As a marketplace, we partner with various bus companies, but we are committed to ensuring our customers have a smooth experience.

We have privately requested information about your trip so we can locate it in our system and provide you with personalized service. Once you respond to the request, we will contact you to assist you.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Busbud is is to book trip and sent u…

Busbud is is to book trip and sent u all your info in few seconds after your trip is book

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Belinda

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear that our booking process is efficient and straightforward for you. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to continuing to provide you with quick and reliable service for all your travel bookings, anywhere and anytime you wish to go.

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant way to travel around South…

A brilliant way to travel around South America, great to have all your tickets in one place and no running around local bus stations trying to find a carrier to take you to your next destination, you probably pay a bit extra but it’s worth it for the convenience and knowing in advance when and where to get your bus from.

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Lucy

Thank you kindly for your review! It's fantastic to hear that you've found our platform to be a convenient and efficient way to travel around South America. At Busbud, we strive to make sustainable travel stress-free and your experience is a testament to this. We certainly value the peace of mind and convenience our service brings to your travels.

We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Remove the toilets

Remove the toilets, it’s like travelling in a sewage, if a person cannot keep anything inside they should simply stay at home, using the toilets in the bus to either pee or whatever just lacks mannerism. An air freshener would be appreciated, the bus stunk from the moment we stepped in.

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello Siyabulela,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience on the bus regarding the restroom facilities and the odor. We understand how important a comfortable travel environment is and appreciate your suggestion about the air freshener.

We will pass your comments on to the bus operator to help improve their services. 

We've contacted you privately at your email address to provide a special compensation for the unpleasant experience 

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

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