Europe's leading long-distance bus provider is considering entering the US market. After serving 26 European countries, FlixBus plans to soon launch an overseas service with its unique business model. Meanwhile, the route network in Germany and Europe continues to grow, with around 140 new stops being added in the German-speaking region alone.
As a German startup, FlixBus now wants to move towards Silicon Valley. André Schwämmlein, Founder and Managing Director:
"The American mobility market is currently undergoing significant change – public transportation and sustainable travel are becoming increasingly important. FlixBus wants to be part of this change and soon welcome American passengers as an affordable and environmentally friendly mobility alternative."
In Europe, FlixBus With its unique business model, FlixBus has long established itself as a smart mobility alternative. The successful Munich-based company's business model is based on close cooperation with regional SMEs, thus supporting the local economy. A long-distance bus route network is to be created in the United States based on the same principle. FlixBus now includes Los Angeles in addition to its existing locations in Munich, Berlin, Paris, Milan, Zagreb, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Aarhus, Prague, and Budapest. A small team is already on site and is responsible for setting up the company's American headquarters.
Germany and Europe continue to expand
In the German-speaking market alone, around 140 new stops will be connected to the green route network in 2018. These include additional stops in major cities such as Hamburg, Munich, and Vienna, but also primarily in rural regions. In addition, new connections to Scandinavia will shape the European FlixBus network in 2018.
"We want to offer smart and green mobility for everyone. In 2018, many existing connections will be expanded, new tourist destinations will be connected to the FlixBus route network, and rural regions will be further connected,"
says André Schwämmlein.
“Only with a functioning EU market can we succeed in the US.”
