BlaBlaCar Bus heading towards ceasing operations in France?
“For BlaBlaCar Bus, the exit is this way!” reads the headline of an article by Pierre Lancien published in Mobilycités, a French media outlet specializing in the transport sector and well-versed in national dynamics. The website reports a rumor concerning the operator, which has allegedly — as stated — initiated an information and consultation procedure […]
“For BlaBlaCar Bus, the exit is this way!” reads the headline of an article by Pierre Lancien published in Mobilycités, a French media outlet specializing in the transport sector and well-versed in national dynamics. The website reports a rumor concerning the operator, which has allegedly — as stated — initiated an information and consultation procedure with its CSE (Social and Economic Committee) regarding a project to cease its long-distance regular coach operations.
“If the project is confirmed at the end of the procedure, the group could fully exit the long-distance services market starting from January 4, 2027. The company, which relies heavily on regional subcontractors to operate its routes, would leave behind many uncertainties regarding the future of routes, drivers, and the vehicles dedicated to this activity”, the article states.
The potential exit of a major national player such as BlaBlaCar Bus would leave a significant gap in the road transport ecosystem.
In the meantime, we have contacted BlaBlaCar Bus: updates will follow.
