Founded in 1914, Greyhound Lines is one of the leading providers of intercity bus transportation in North America. The company covers more than 2,300 destinations with over 12,000 daily departures. In addition, it caters to the needs of nearly 25 million passengers annually. Greyhound Lines includes a travel services unit that offers a range of charter packages for businesses, conventions, schools and other groups. The company maintains a fleet of approximately 1,250 buses and employs more than 8,400 staff members. It governs Greyhound PackageXpress, which specializes in shipping oversized and heavyweight materials. Greyhound Lines has various operating subsidiaries, such as Valley Transit Company and Americanos U.S.A. The company is a part of the FirstGroup.