The European coaching giant is starting low cost intercity coach services in Australia. Initially services will connect Canberra to Sydney. Melbourne to Sydney will also commence with other destinations expected to be added to their network.
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Australasian Bus and Coach: Global bus operator launches very first Australian service
https://www.busnews.com.au/global-bus-operator-launches-very-first-australian-service/
… A key distinction is that Flix does not own any buses. Its model relies entirely on contracting trusted operators who supply the fleet, drivers and day-to-day service delivery. Flix manages the brand, digital platform, booking engine and network design, while its partners deliver the on-road experience. It is an approach that has reshaped mobility across Europe and North America and now promises to influence the Australian long-distance market. …
Will be interesting to see how it goes. Sounds like Queensland are in their plans. Would be great for connecting regional centres to major cities as well.
They will only service where they can make money. Brisbane to Cairns. Brisbane - Sydney and maybe Brisbane - Toowoomba. At the moment only two service Toowoomba.
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If they do perth to adelaide, ill consider lol
How about Sydney to Perth and Adelaide to Dawrin to provide non-bougie PT between the two cities?
Has the potential to shake things up. Will be popular with backpackers and students, which is their bread and butter where they already operate.
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Precedent
If Flix can do it, Translink can do to between Brisbane and Toowoomba.
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