Looking to travel for less this holiday season?  Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers.  Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

 “Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said. 

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year. 

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.

(WMC-TV) – A local philanthropy group is going to help make it easier for people to bike across the Mississippi River.

The Hyde Family Foundations have pledged $250,000 to help turn the Harahan Bridge into a bike and pedestrian bridge crossing the Mississippi River.

(WMC-TV) – The Memphis Area Transit Authority is proposing changes to 17 of its routes that officials say represent less than 4 percent of its total service.

The transit authority is proposing adding four new routes and eliminating one of its express routes.  The proposals don’t include any changes to fares.