FlixBus is expanding its partnership with Belle Vue, which has ordered new Yutong coaches for its express services
Stockport-based operator Belle Vue is expanding its partnership with FlixBus, and will add three more vehicles to the FlixBus network in 2024, offering additional services between Manchester and York, Birmingham and Leicester.
Managing Director of FlixBus UK Andreas Schorling said: “Belle Vue has delivered exceptional quality on our network, alongside an entrepreneurial and ambitious approach from Phil and the entire team. We are delighted to expand our partnership and are looking forward to working together for decades to come.
“FlixBus sets out to build partnerships that last and we are delighted that as a key operator, Belle Vue is keen to expand with us, and drive forward our mission to become the largest express coach network in the UK.”
Belle Vue’s partnership with FlixBus began in April of this year, delivering regular cross-country services between Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle. The success of the route, which FlixBus says is regularly achieving high customer satisfaction ratings, has been recognised by the industry, and it was shortlisted as Best Express Coach Service at the recent UK Bus Awards in late November.
Managing Director of Belle Vue Phil Hitchen added: “The strength of our partnership with the FlixBus team is unmatched, and we have been keen to expand our relationship with them based on the excellent results we’ve seen so far. There is a revolution in express coach services happening with FlixBus here in the UK, and it’s exciting to be part of the forward-thinking brand shaping the future of the industry.”
