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Iowa-based Burlington Trailways is ending its intercity bus routes, resulting in 79 layoffs across six locations.

The company cited rising insurance costs and inconsistent federal grants as reasons for the service cuts.

Burlington Trailways will continue to operate its tour and charter bus services.

Iowa-based Burlington Trailways has announced it will cease its intercity bus routes and lay off 79 workers — more than half its workforce — at six locations, including Des Moines.

All of the layoffs are effective Oct. 18, according to Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) site.

Most of the layoffs will occur at the bus line’s West Burlington headquarters, where 47 people will be laid off. The other cuts will occur, including eight workers in

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