megabusDiscount bus service megabus.com wants to hear from PR firms for a retainer pact to expand its name among the public.

The Elizabeth, N.J., and Petersbourough, Ontario-based carrier, owned by Stagecoach Group (Coach USA), is offering a three-year pact with an annual budget capped at $900K. It wants "public relations and marketing counsel with a strong emphasis on ideas, media relations and managing our national student ambassador program nationwide."

Hanser & Associates of Iowa is the incumbent.

Internal communications and government affairs support are also part of the contract.

Copies of the RFP can be obtained from [email protected]. Deadline is Sept. 30.