Second Welsh operator joins Flixbus network

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Cymru Coaches is the latest partner to join the FlixBus network. The coach company, based in Swansea, is now providing daily services between London and Swansea via Heathrow Airport, Bristol, Cardiff and Bridgend.

Steve Pearce, Cymru Coaches Managing Director, said: “We are really impressed with the innovation, energy and ambition FlixBus is bringing to the UK’s coach industry. It’s an exciting time to be joining FlixBus, and we’re looking forward to taking our business into its next phase by becoming a partner to a globally recognised brand.”

Cymru Coaches has a proud Welsh heritage, sponsoring many Swansea University sports teams, a destination on its route.

Andreas Schorling, Managing Director of FlixBus UK said: “We’re making clear our ambition to become the market leader in the UK, and we’re delighted to bring Cymru Coaches on board as a long-term partner ahead of the summer holiday season to deliver services between Wales and England.

“The experienced Cymru team has an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong appetite for success through excellent operations and customer service. They are a fantastic asset to our network and we look forward to growing together. We’re really planning ahead now to scale our network in 2023, so now is the time for operators from all parts of the country to consider beginning their journey with FlixBus.”

Cymru Coaches won at the 2020 Wales Transport Awards in the category of ‘Coach Operator of the Year’. RICHARD SHARMAN