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    Megabus is well-known for its low fares, and when I was able to hitch a ride to Chicago and back for free (well, aside from a $0.50 booking fee), I seized the offer. Finding the bus stop is a bit like "Where's Waldo," but if you use the map given on the megabus website, finding the stop is a cinch. The signage is not very prominent (a small sign affixed to a lamp post, see picture). Have a friend (or a cab) drop you off; I don't think there is anyplace to long-term park around here. If you are taking the bus in the dead of the winter, you probably won't like the idea of sitting out in the cold waiting for the bus's arrival. Fortunately, the transit center has a heated building that you can wait inside. Megabus says to be at the stop fifteen minutes before departure. I wanted to get a front-row seat on the second level, so I headed back outside to brave the cold twenty minutes before the scheduled departure time. To my luck, the bus pulled up just as I arrived at the stop (score!). I was met by a stern driver who bore a striking resemblance to the cartoon mascot who appeared on the side of the motorcoach. He validated my confirmation number before allowing me to board (megabus, does not issue formal "tickets", they just give you a confirmation number that is verified upon boarding). Being the second one to board, I got my pick of the front row (sweet!). People naturally distributed like magnets, so the seat next to mine remained free (double sweet!) We departed Rosa Parks Transit Center and made the short drive to the campus of Wayne State University for another pickup. There was about a ten-minute boarding period before we were off on our way to Ann Arbor (~1 hr drive) for the final pickup stop. The seventy-some person capacity double-decker bus didn't even become half-full. One hour after Ann Arbor, we made a 25-minute meal stop at a gas station/burger joint (It was a Love's truck stop with a Hardee's--not as many variety as Kaylee H. had on her trip), and from then-on, it was three more hours of non-stop driving at 70 mph to Chicago. When we made the meal stop, everyone left their things on the bus. Just make sure you conceal any valuables, and I think you'll be fine. The clientele were vastly college students, with some older computer-literate passengers interspersed among the students. Megabus differs from Greyhound in that riders must have Internet access (it is the only way to purchase a fare), so some of the shadier Greyhound-would-be-megabuse clients naturally get weeded out via this requirement. The ride was pretty quiet. On the whole, other riders were respectful with headphone noise levels, etc... The seats were bucket-shaped, and comfortable. They reclined considerably and included seatbelts (although nobody took advantage of them). Climate control on the bus was erratic. Sometimes it was nice and cozy, other times I could have used a sweater. Advice: wear layers. There is a toilet on-board, although it doesn't handle solid waste. Go when the bus makes the meal stop or hold it in! Our driver was a bit of a crazy driver, making some close merges and often sharply hitting the brakes at the last second. This makes it pretty clear why the bus has seatbelts! Regardless, we made it to Chicago safe. We arrived right on time at the stop, a half block away from Union Station (you can buy city transit passes at kiosks inside, just past the food-court area). My return trip went just as well, if not better. This time, the bus had arrived a 25-30 minutes early, so I wasn't among the first to board. Regardless, I scooped up the rear row of seats on the upper level, which make for a comfy bed. Slept through half of the trip! It was awesome! Our driver, Robert, was pretty cool, as well. I really have no complaints about megabus and would definitely ride again!

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    4.4(91 reviews)
    0.8 kmDowntown Detroit

    5 star service!!…read more Visiting a new city is always stressful. You have to pick a hotel, find your way to the place, and on top of this you have to do this blindly, not knowing the city. Thanks to the yelpers, I found Motor City Limo and called them 3 months prior to the trip to book the transfer to/ from the airport / hotel. A few days prior to the trip I get a confirmation email, and then on the day of the trip I get an email reminding me of my pick up. The only down part is, if you don't have access to email, you would not get this reminder. As I landed I got an email telling me my driver was on the way and a photo of Anton. Then I got a text message telling me he's at the Coffee Bean with an iPad sign. Total communication .. love it! He was so easy to find, and we had no communication problem. Anton was a great driver and guide. Our SUV was warm and he even gave us bottled water to sip on. Chatty but not overly chatty, and gave us tips on what to do in Detroit. I asked Motor City to allow me to tip the driver with cash, and I gave Anton a very generous tip for a job well done. On the day of our return we had "GG" and she was excellent as well. Bright and early at 7 am on as Sunday, she was chipper and friendly. She grew up in Detroit and told us how things have changed in the new Detroit revival. Just like our arrival, Motor City gave me plenty of confirmations and notifications, so I did not stress if my reservation would be there or not. Thumbs up to Motor City, and to Karen the gal I spoke to on the phone. Emailed me within hours, and they never close. Excellent, and recommend them!

    Motor city limousine literally stood us up on our wedding day. We made our reservations over a year…read morein advance, followed up a few weeks before to make sure everything was in order, paid the balance due the week before the event, and then the day of... they were a no show. I received a frantic call from my bride standing in front of the hotel where she was supposed to meet the shuttle to take her and the bridal party to the venue and there was no shuttle. I called dispatch in a panic and they didn't have an answer for where vehicle was. They said the driver had left on time an hour prior but was now MIA. The 30-person shuttle we had booked for 10 hours of transfer service never showed up. They eventually sent a small SUV ~6 hours after our service was scheduled to start, but that didn't help much. Rather than enjoying our wedding day, I spent the afternoon and evening trying to coordinate rides for grandparents, family members and other guests from the hotel to the venue and then back to the hotel at the end of the night. MCL has since refunded my money but that doesn't begin to compensate for the chaos they caused. I would not recommend this service for anyone planning a wedding.

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    2.3(82 reviews)
    0.5 kmDowntown Detroit

    No issue with the driver. Car immaculate. Took us exactly where we needed to be…read more BIG ISSUE getting slapped with a $1.50 wait time penalty. The address I put in Uber was correct. (Screen shots). Driver was 0.25 away from me on the other side of 16 Mile Road. It took me 5 mins to figure out where he was and get him to my place. The driver blamed the Uber GPS. I would be fine with him being a tiny bit late. I WOULD have given 5 stars because the drive was great. Uber cut it's throat with this BS charge. I wasn't hammered at the bar and lost track of time. I stood 5 mins before the pick up time outside my home. I wanted this to be hassle free. Obviously it's not. I will use the business address next door to me next time, and walk over there. I don't own a car, and was hoping this would be less aggravation that the bus or cab. Slightly better. ETA: Uber in under 4 hours adjusted my bill, and took off the time penalty. Back to 5 stars.

    Charged cancellation fee, driver instructed us to cancel, then told us to rebook and if paired with…read moresomeone to cancel so he could pick us back up. Then asked us to pay in cash. Support is terrible; no live agents. Even when you ask for one, it just loads forever. then they dont talk to you and send it to a different department to email you in a few days. Loss due to incompetence of drive 49.48 due to telling us to cancel 2x. Will never use Uber again. Driver smelled so bad it gave me a headache. User's recommendation: Just no, pay $80 for parking or use casino free parking.

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