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Megabus.com expanding Fla. service

ORLANDO, Fla. — An express bus service known for affordable fares is expanding in Florida.

Megabus.com announced last week that it's expanding the number destinations someone can travel to from Orlando.

Riders can now travel to Miami, Tallahassee and Tampa from Orlando. That's in addition to existing routes to Atlanta, Gainesville and Jacksonville.

Travelers also will now be able to ride from Orlando to New Orleans, with a stop in Mobile, Alabama.

The company says 60 new jobs will be created rom Megabus.com's expansion in Florida.