German long-distance bus operator Flixbus has partnered with Czech transport company Leo Express to rescue the crowd-funded rail start-up Locomore. As part of the rescue deal for insolvent Locomore, the Czech transport firm Leo Express will take over rail operations.
Locomore launched last December, running a daily return service from Stuttgart to Berlin that passed through Frankfurt and Hanover, at lower prices than those of the German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn. But bookings were slow and, after struggling with high maintenance costs, Locomore filed for insolvency in May.
To mark the resumption of Locomore’s services, Flixbus will offer long-distance train tickets from €9.90 while charging five euros for shorter routes. Services on the Berlin-Stuttgart line would resume on 24 August. Tickets can be booked through the Flixbus network.
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