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For years Greyhound Bus Lines has been faced with stiff competition from increased automobile ownership and discount airline tickets. In 1960 the bus industry accounted for 30% of interstate transportation, but by 1994 its share had dropped to 6%. Perform a SWOT analysis for the bus industry and make a recommendation based on your analysis to Greyhound Lines.

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