California residents will soon be able to let someone else drive as they travel throughout the state.
The city announced Greyhound Lines will be offering bus service to the area starting on Friday. The company approached the city in May about the possibility of establishing services in the area.
The city and the company came to an agreement after some discussion with Mayor Rich Green. When the motion to work with Greyhound came up during the June board of Aldermen meeting, Green broke the tie between members. The contract states the city has the option to back out during a period after the bus service is established.
"We put some language in (the contract), where we can get out in 30 days and (Greyhound Lines) can too," Green told the Democrat. "We're not obligated for any length of time for this. If it doesn't work, if people are concerned or if there is a problem then (California) can get out of it in 30 days."
According to the bus service's contract, Greyhound Lines will bring mass transit to California at least twice a day. Customers will be able to find a bus stop at 108 W. Versailles St., across from the California Nutrition Center, on the south side of Smith-Burke Park.
The eastbound bus will arrive in California at 3:25 p.m., travel through Jefferson City, Columbia and Wentzville and end at its destination in St. Louis. Westbound buses will arrive at 7:05 p.m., traveling through Warrensburg and ending at their destination of Kansas City.
Customers can find more information regarding tickets and services through greyhound.com, the Greyhound mobile app or the company's phone number 1-800-231-2222.