Core Viewpoint - The completion of the upgrade and renovation of the Wanquan Square bus station will lead to the restoration of multiple bus routes to their original operations starting January 22 at 9 AM, enhancing public transportation services in the area [1]. Summary by Sections Bus Route Restoration - Bus routes 12, 36, 114, 117, and 124 will resume operations from Wanquan Square bus station, stopping at the West Railway Station before following the original route, with the temporary starting point at West Railway Station (Wanquan Police Station) being canceled [1]. - Routes 17, 18, 75, and 149 will also return to service from Wanquan Square bus station, passing through Minjiabridge station and reverting to their original routes, while the temporary starting point at Jinchang South Road will cease to be used [1]. - Route 139 will start from Wanquan Square bus station, stopping at Lanzhou No. 27 Middle School before returning to its original route, with the temporary starting point at West Railway Station (Wanquan Police Station) no longer in use [1]. - Routes 136 and 146 will maintain their current operational arrangements, continuing to start from Wanquan Mountain bus station without any adjustments to the routes [1]. Impact on Public Transportation - The new bus station will significantly improve bus scheduling efficiency and vehicle turnover capacity, providing more reliable and convenient public transportation services for local residents [1]. - The Lanzhou Bus Group advises passengers to pay attention to changes in routes and stops to plan their travel accordingly [1].

Bankruptcy Trends in the Bus Transportation Industry - Several bus companies, including Coach USA and Peoria Charter Coach, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to economic downturns and rising operational costs [1][3][4] - Coach USA, which operates brands like Megabus, filed for bankruptcy in June 2024 with debts ranging from $100 million to $500 million, later acquired by The Renco Group [1] - Peoria Charter Coach filed for bankruptcy in September 2025, citing Covid-related debts and having less than $10 million in both assets and liabilities [3][4] Operational Challenges - Peoria Charter Coach's CEO stated that the company is unable to make a final lump payment on a loan, with interest rates increasing from 3.1% to 8.5%, which was crucial for operations during the Covid pandemic [4] - The company aims to use the Subchapter V bankruptcy process, which allows firms with less than $2.75 million in assets to reorganize while continuing operations [6] Commitment to Services - Despite the bankruptcy filing, Peoria Charter Coach plans to maintain its bus routes and services, emphasizing that the reorganization is intended to preserve operations rather than shut down [5][7] - The company serves important routes for large Illinois universities, ensuring continued service for students traveling during holidays [7]