First Bus and FlixBus strike deal to expand services across South West

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First Bus and FlixBus strike deal to expand services across South West

« on: November 11, 2024, 12:34:31 »

looks like they're coming to Cornwall...

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/first-bus-and-flixbus-strike-deal-to-expand-services-across-south-west/ar-AA1tSjxZ?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=c1558f1d781f4079a9f2c9f78ba32d0d&ei=22


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Re: First Bus and FlixBus strike deal to expand services across South West

« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2024, 05:23:59 »

Truronian recruiting (9?) drivers for three daily services, Truro to Taunton.
Bristol (?) drivers take over there for the London route.


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Re: First Bus and FlixBus strike deal to expand services across South West

« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 10:49:31 »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2821xdn4zo
A German travel company has added three connections in Cornwall as part of National Coach Week.

FlixBus said from May 15 passengers would be able to use its service to commute to and from Newquay, Truro and Penzance.

The company, which was founded in 2011, also has depots in Penryn, Plymouth and Exeter.

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Re: First Bus and FlixBus strike deal to expand services across South West

« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 17:08:12 »

Using the word incorrectly again though - to "commute" means travelling to/from work.

Bet their service doesn't run twice a day every day then.


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