Aussie Buses

I must respond to your recent article (“Bargains on Bus Passes Down Under,” Sept. 13) regarding bus service in Australia. After spending 2 1/2 months in Australia, using a Greyhound Aussie Explorer bus pass, I must recommend that your readers utilize Bus Australia.

My pass was purchased in the United States because Greyhound locally said the passes could not be purchased in Australia (similar to the restrictions on a Eurail pass). In actuality, the passes were less expensive in Australia. Greyhound buses were consistently late, and the itinerary purchased was different from the itinerary followed. I would strongly recommend the use of Bus Australia over Greyhound Australia.

PATRICK J. LENOW

Irvine