FlixBus

[Linto63]

FlixBus is o commence operations on 20 November with 12 Sydney to Canberra services with some continuing to Melbourne. Services will be operated by Deanes Coaches and Sunbury Coaches.

FlixBus launches maiden trips on Sydney–Melbourne corridor (Australasian Bus & Coach)

[boronia]

I've seen some occasional ads on Facebook recently for "pop up" coach services between Sydney and Melbourne. No mention of Flix but perhaps a similar model?

[Transport Buff]

As per Fleet Lists...appears Deanes Coaches TV 433B Volvo B13R/Irizar i6S is now in Flixbus livery...

Will be a sight to see when operating...a very striking green livery

https://fleetlists.busaustralia.com/ind ... &busreq=75

[SpanningViaduct]

Having a look on the app, current Syd-Melb prices are $57 one way from Nov 20, though expect that to change as time goes on. Firefly from memory usually is around $100 with "sale" deals around the $60 mark.

https://shop.flixbus.com.au/search?depa ... 2738028377

The Sydney to Canberra bookings ranges from $37 and $10! Ironically, Murrays 'Hot Discount' have already price matched Flix for Nov 20 Syd-Can onward departures. It's usually $45 one way. Competition really does drive prices down.

https://shop.flixbus.com.au/search?depa ... 2738902514

[GeoffreyHansen]

How will Greyhound services be affected long term? Will there be any reductions in services?

[Linto63]

Possibly not well, once FlixBus commences operating to Brisbane and further up the east coast. It's a well known brand in European countries from where much of Greyhound's bread and butter backpackers come from and has a habit of muscling in on other's turf with cheaper fares. Wouldn't be surprised if a buyout was to occur. Happened with Megabus in Europe and the unrelated Greyhound Lines in the USA.

[Linto63]

Bit of ambush marketing occurring at Queensland bus stations where Greyhound and Premier call with FlixBus signs put up even though it is yet to announce its exopansion north of Sydney.

[1whoknows]

Sydney-Brisbane-Cairns has now been announced.

[Linto63]

Brisbane to Sydney and Brisbane to Cairns services to commence on 18 December. To be operated by Lonestar Coachlines and Bundaberg Coaches.

Long-distance coach operator connects Sunshine Coast with Brisbane and North Queensland (Sunshine Coast News)