FlixBus abandoned the Peniche bus terminal and started operating on the street, accusing Oeste Bus Station of creating obstacles in the Centro region. The German passenger transport company alleges that the Portuguese carrier, belonging to the Barraqueiro group, has made it difficult to access and use the region's bus terminals.
Oeste Bus Station, which belongs to the same group as Rede de Expressos, responded to the accusations stating that there are security problems that prevent the use of the terminal. The Portuguese company argues that the situation at the terminal does not meet the necessary conditions to receive FlixBus operations.
This conflict arises in a context of competition in Portugal's road passenger transport sector. FlixBus, a company of German origin that operates internationally, has faced resistance from established local operators, who see the company as direct competition in the Portuguese market.
