In recent years, intercity bus companies have started more and more connections resulting in very dense national bus networks. However, international destinations have become increasingly important to bus providers as well. The intercity bus company MeinFernbus FlixBus recently announced the introduction of
The evolution of bus journeys
Many travellers still associate bus journeys with past school trips and ill-equipped coaches. By offering free WiFi, diverse entertainment possibilities and inexpensive snacks, providers of intercity buses have managed to improve the reputation of bus journeys significantly in recent years. Nevertheless, an
France opens market for intercity buses
When travelling within their own country, the French are still reliant on cars or on national railway services. Low-cost intercity buses, which have been a familiar sight on British motorways for years, have until recently been pie in the sky for the citizens of the Grande Nation. However, this is
German intercity bus companies cast an eye at Europe
As part of its expansion strategy, the recently merged German intercity bus company MeinFernbus FlixBus is currently setting up numerous new international bus connections. Many new routes will be implemented on March 26th. Starting then, intercity buses will run from Cologne to Paris and Brussels four
France Considers Liberalisation of the Intercity Bus Market
The ongoing success of intercity buses in countries such as the UK and Germany may have inspired yet another nation to liberalise its market for intercity bus journeys, fostering competition between buses and national railway services. Last week France passed the bill for economic growth, activity and equal opportunities
Study: Current Trends and Prospects in the German Intercity Bus Market
The German Federal Office for Goods Transport has conducted a survey, in which the young intercity bus sector in Germany has been analysed in great detail. The intercity bus industry in Germany was liberalised in early 2013 and has achieved remarkable successes since then. Roughly 240 bus routes
Deutsche Touring: Is optimistic about 2015
2014 was a good year for the Deutsche Touring Group. – The company that operates under the brand Eurolines Germany, offering bus trips primarily outside of Germany. The coach company announced that together with its subsidiaries in Denmark, Czech Republic, Croatia and Serbia, it was able to generate
MeinFernbus FlixBus: European wide Expansion
The newly merged long distance bus providers MeinFernbus and Flixbus are planning to provide European wide routes by the end of the year. The current number of 560 coaches is planned to reach 1,000 green colored buses by the end of year. The immediate focus is to merge their individual bus routes