Passengers booking Doris coaches for international routes (primarily to Bulgaria) experience a challenging journey marked by poor vehicle condition, minimal amenities, and highly variable staff professionalism. The buses are aging and poorly maintained, with excessive vibration and rattling throughout the 24–30 hour routes. Seating is uncomfortably cramped with broken recline mechanisms and non-functional armrests. Critical facilities are either absent or inoperable: toilets do not function, leading passengers to avoid eating and drinking; air conditioning is inadequate or non-existent despite summer heat; WiFi and beverages are unavailable. The crew experience is inconsistent—some passengers encounter helpful and attentive staff, but most report rude, dismissive, or aggressive interactions with drivers and attendants. Reserved seat assignments are frequently not honored, with passengers reassigned to inferior locations. The buses themselves are dirty and malodorous, reflecting poor maintenance standards. While a small minority of passengers report satisfactory trips (typically attributing success to individual crew members rather than company standards), the overwhelming majority arrive more exhausted than when boarding, suggesting Doris appeals only to budget-conscious travelers with minimal comfort expectations.
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