FlixBus Expands Routes in Portugal
FlixBus, a European bus travel company, is continuing to expand its network of routes within Portugal, offering more travel options across the country.
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FlixBus, a European bus travel company, is continuing to expand its network of routes within Portugal, offering more travel options across the country.
A Flixbus coach traveling on the Warsaw-Tallinn route was involved in an accident near Marijampolė, Lithuania. Passengers were transported to a nearby hospital for checks.

Poland has revived the controversial 'Highway to Hel' bus route 666, which travels to the Hel Peninsula. The return of the FlixBus service has sparked renewed discussion and attention.

FlixBus is expanding its network of lines from Serbia, introducing new direct routes to the Adriatic, Romania, and Turkey starting in June and July. This expansion aims to offer more travel options for passengers from Serbia.

An octogenarian woman claims she was left behind by a FlixBus at a highway rest stop near Carcassonne, with a young couple eventually helping her to continue her journey, while the company states drivers are not required to check for passengers.

The Portuguese Parliament has approved a new law preventing bus terminal managers from having links to transport operators, following a court victory by FlixBus against RNE.

FlixBus marked its tenth anniversary in Hungary, highlighting Budapest's role as a regional transport hub. The company announced plans to shift its focus towards domestic expansion within the country this year.

The Liberal Initiative (IL) has submitted a bill to parliament aimed at preventing conflicts of interest by removing public operators from the management of terminals, specifically referencing the ongoing dispute between FlixBus and Rede Nacional de Expressos over the Sete Rios concession.

The first year of cooperation between Rijeka's HNK Ivana pl. Zajca and the carrier Flixbus concluded with the signing of a new Agreement and the opening of a new cycle of cooperation with even more benefits for the Rijeka audience…
Parents have filed a complaint against Flixbus after an 11-year-old girl was left alone at a service area on Portugal's A2 highway, prompting the transport authority to consider penalties and potential career loss for the driver.
The rivalry between Flixbus and Rede Expressos exposes the poor quality of Lisbon's long-distance bus terminals at Sete Rios and Gare Oriente, which were intended to be provisional. There is a consensus on the need for a new central terminal, with the Lisbon City Council still evaluating projects.

Firearms and drugs were discovered in a Flixbus traveling to Oostende, Belgium, after the driver alerted police to a weapon he saw on the bus. The bus was stopped on the E40 near Jabbeke, leading to an 'astonishing discovery' by police.

FlixBus has accused Rede Expressos of continuing to impede its access to bus terminals, specifically rejecting an offer for access to Sete Rios. FlixBus claims Rede Expressos is acting in 'bad faith' regarding terminal access.

A Portuguese media segment on CMTV focused on politician José Luís Carneiro, with a discussion about 'Luís' described as 'a child with many gifts,' and also featured a Flixbus driver's pre-journey performance.
Portuguese deputies have approved a new law aimed at ensuring equal access for all bus operators to road terminals, a proposal that emerged after Flixbus was denied access to the Sete Rios terminal.

Heavy snowfall on Thursday evening led to chaotic scenes at the Gotthard Pass, with several vehicles getting stuck and a Flixbus becoming stranded due to drivers using summer tires.

Flixbus asserts that a court has recognized available capacity at the Sete Rios terminal and trusts Rede Expressos will comply with the immediate access obligation imposed by the ruling.
FlixBus has announced plans for a significant expansion of its network and services across Croatia.

A Flixbus passenger bus traveling from Warsaw to Tallinn crashed into a ditch on the Via Baltica highway in Lithuania, injuring several people, including Latvian citizens.

Flixbus is bringing back its infamous bus line 666, which travels to the Polish town of Hel, generating international media attention and jokes about the 'satanic connection.'

Rede Expressos assegura que a Flixbus pode aceder "a todo o momento" ao terminal de Sete Rios e afirma que a reação "falsa" da empresa alemã pretende "criar e alimentar polémica".

A Rede Expressos tem mantido a Flixbus fora do terminal argumentando que este tem uma capacidade operativa limitada.

Flixbus has accused Rede Expressos of failing to comply with a judicial decision issued over a month ago, which mandates the sharing of the Sete Rios bus terminal.

A FlixBus passenger was left behind at a highway rest stop in the middle of the night, leading the transport company to pay a significant sum in compensation for the error.

Im März 2024 verunglückte ein Flixbus auf dem Weg nach Zürich. Die «Bild» erfuhr aus Polizeikreisen, wie der 64-jährige Chauffeur den Unfall mit vier Toten erklärt haben soll.

A news scout filmed a Flixbus driver on an Italian highway using a mobile phone and, at one point, steering the bus with his elbows while eating. A complaint has been filed.