FlixBus, a technology company, which hit the roads barely seven months after its entry into the Indian market, has expanded its services to South India with the launch of 14 new buses in Bengaluru. These buses will ply on six new routes and cover 33 cities in the region. Some of the key destinations would be Hyderabad, Chennai, Vijayawada, and Coimbatore.
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Foiling the New Service on South India: Karnataka Minister of Commerce & Industries, MB Patil, flagged off FlixBus’s new South India services in Bengaluru on Tuesday, 3 September. The minister tweeted this on X. He mentioned that he is proud to support their ambition for better public transportation options and efficient connectivity and focuses on sustainable and efficient travel across South India.
The announcement also came from FlixBus through LinkedIn. According to it, its presence in the country has expanded to 101 cities. In tune with this, the company launched a promotional fare of ₹99 for the newly launched routes. The tickets can be booked from 3 September to 15 September and can be availed between 10 September and 6 October.
Journey Of Flixbus
The journey of FlixBus started in 2011, and by now, this company has spread its operations in more than 40 countries, operating intercity bus services. The operations of the company are across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. FlixBus is famous for its cheap travel solutions, thus gaining immense popularity among travellers around the world.
FlixBus entered India in February 2024. The company chose Delhi as its first hub in the country. To set up its operation, the company tied up with five local bus operators in Delhi. At its starting stages, it connected 46 cities in northern India. Its network included significant places like Ayodhya, Lucknow, Dehradun, Manali, and Jodhpur. This was followed by announcements regarding their expansion toward southern India.
The company strategy for South India is to operate in partnership with local bus operators. The company believes that the partner model will support growth in the region for FlixBus. The company will, therefore, have to collaborate with regional operators that will help the company in smooth and efficient delivery of its services.
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In July, FlixBus further expanded its stake in the Indian market through a partnership with Paytm. Under this, customers can directly book a Netflix ticket on the Paytm app.
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