Major international coach company FlixBus has introduced a promising initiative for Zagreb bus station, the Socialist-era terminus that serves Croatia’s capital.
Working in co-operation with Croatia Bus, the German transport giant has opened an airport-style passenger lounge, done out in its signature colours of lime green, where travellers can relax in comfort, charge their mobile phones and scan the information screens for details of arrivals and departures.
The bright facility contrasts with its two-floor surroundings of unremitting grey, brutalist architecture and functionalist features.
“It is important that this space is located right in Zagreb bus station,” says Ante Grbeša, director of FlixBus for the Central and South-Eastern European region. “From a transportation perspective, it is a unique concept, and we believe that we will encourage others to improve their services and offer passengers something more.”
Launched in Bavaria in 2013, FlixBus now operates more than 80% of the German market, moving into the CEE region, North America and Turkey in recent years by buying up companies such as Eurolines and Greyhound.