With a busy summer tourist season approaching, the former Greyhound bus station at 10th and Filbert streets is reopening.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9:56PMWith a busy summer tourist season approaching, the former Greyhound bus station at 10th and Filbert streets is reopening as the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center.
"We want to make sure that it's welcoming and safe. We don't want it to be like the old terminal," said Rich Lazer, the PPA's executive director.a project that later collapsedIn the meantime, riders were pushed to curbside stops across the city, including one at 2nd and Spring Garden streets.
"It's not a 'Welcome' to Philadelphia. It's not good for what we're trying to do for the tourists," said Alan Stewart of Overbrook. The renovated facility includes three times the seating of the old terminal, new bathrooms and two additional bus bays, bringing the total to 11. The reconstruction cost more than $4 million, funded by a PennDOT grant and city dollars.
"There will be city capital money. We'll be paying that back once the buses come in and that revenue starts to come in," Lazer said.
"Long time coming that they got it fixed and up and running," said Patrice Green of North Philadelphia. Mural Arts Philadelphia plans to install city-themed designs at the entrance. The PPA will hire greeters and security staff to support guest experience and safety.
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