A new bus service, which will pass through Toronto, Ottawa and Waterloo among others, will be launched next month.
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After the United States, the European company FlixBus wants to conquer the Canadian market.
FlixBus, founded in Germany, announces that it will offer several connections in Ontario starting April 7, including an express service between Ottawa and Toronto, a Toronto-Niagara Falls route, as well as several stops in the Kitchener- Waterloo. The University of Waterloo, downtown Kitchener, and Guelph will be served.
FlixBus is trying to conquer the Canadian market, having successfully established itself in Europe, the United States and Brazil. Ontario represents the first step in its expansion plans, according to a statement from the company. FlixBus also wants to offer cross-border connections between Canada and the United States starting in the summer of 2022.
Ontario, home to some of the fastest growing cities in North America, is a dream market for buses, and we’re extremely excited to start making connections here.“said the company’s general manager for North America, Pierre Gourdain, in a press release.
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We also hope the service will provide Ontarians with financial respite from rising gas prices, by providing a green alternative to help riders rediscover this wonderful province.»
Service between Ottawa and Toronto will operate Thursday through Monday, one trip per day in each direction. Niagara Falls-Toronto and Waterloo-Toronto service will be daily.
The transport company promises free Wi-Fi on board its vehicles and access to power outlets at each seat.