It has been nearly a year since FlixBus began selling its first tickets in the United States for select routes in the Southwest. Since then, the company has expanded throughout the region, and even opened new routes in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Reflecting on the progress made, CEO Andre Schwämmlein has said that business in California has been Continue reading
Bus Cancellations and the Digital Wallet
Over the past years, the intercity bus market in the United States has undergone rapid technological changes. Many companies have updated their booking processes to accommodate electronic tickets, allow for seat reservations and have expanded on-board services, including free wi-fi and offer a variety of Continue reading
FlixBus Extends Seat Reservation to Most Routes
About a year ago, FlixBus introduced the seat reservation to the great delight of many passengers. After a successful pilot project amongst its European markets, the feature was implemented throughout the company, and has made its way overseas when FlixBus expanded to the Continue reading
FlixBus Aims for Texas and New York Routes in 2019
Six months after FlixBus entered the US market on the west coast, the company has already set its sights on expanding to other parts of the country. In 2019, the German company plans to expand its network to New York and Texas and eventually hopes to have connections available in the Pacific Northwest and the Continue reading
FlixBus USA Offers New Routes in Northern California and Reno
After its first month in the United States, German bus operator FlixBus is already making ground on the market. The company has added over 200 more routes throughout the Southwest this month, connecting cities in northern California, like San Francisco and Sacramento as well as Reno, Nevada. FlixBus has also added more Continue reading
Los autobuses de FlixBus a la conquista de las carreteras de Estados Unidos
FlixBus, uno de los principales operadores europeos de autobuses, finalmente pone en marcha sus primeras rutas en Estados Unidos. Estas conexiones están concentradas en la región suroeste del país, en Nevada, Arizona y el Sur de California. Los primeros boletos salieron a la venta el pasado 15 de mayo Continue reading
FlixBus Hits the Road in the USA This Month
This month, one of Europe’s leading bus providers, FlixBus, has finally opened its first routes in the United States. These connections are based in the southwest region of the country in Nevada, Arizona and southern California. The first tickets were on sale May 15, Continue reading
FlixBus Will Test the First Electric Bus for Long-Distance Connections
Around the world, scores of city bus fleets have been implementing electric buses to help reduce their carbon footprint. For now, these have been limited to local bus lines, however this year, FlixBus has announced its plan to be the first company in the world to test long-distance electric buses. This move could have Continue reading
FlixBus Prepares for the American Market and Expands Services
As FlixBus celebrates its fifth anniversary, the company has enjoyed over 100 million passengers, spanning multiple demographics across Europe. With 250,000 daily connections to 1,400 destinations in 26 countries, FlixBus has experienced enormous success as the market leader of continental Europe, and is looking to Continue reading
US Buses are One of the Best Deals in Travel
When taking a trip to South America, many tourists think not only of the warm climate, vibrant cultures and delicious foods, but also of the cheap travel fares. However, in terms of bus tickets, the United States offers considerably cheaper prices by a large margin. According to a study by CheckMyBus, bus tickets in the Continue reading