Flixbus has filed an executive action in court and a criminal complaint against the managers of Rede Expressos to secure access to the Sete Rios station, in Lisbon. This is not the first time the transport company has turned to court to resolve this issue.
The long-distance bus company has been trying, without success, to gain access to the Sete Rios infrastructure, which is managed by Rede Expressos. The situation has created a conflict between the two road transport companies.
Flixbus argues that it needs access to Sete Rios to operate its routes in Portugal, considering this station a strategic point for its services. The German company has been expanding its presence in the Portuguese market.
The legal action and criminal complaint against the managers of Rede Expressos represent an escalation in the conflict between the two companies. The issue of access to bus terminals and stations has been a recurring problem for alternative operators in Europe.
