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The German founders bringing a Silicon Valley ethos to America’s Greyhound buses
Flix, founded by André Schwämmlein, Daniel Krauss, and Jochen Engert, acquired Greyhound Lines in 2011 and is redefining bus travel with a Silicon Valley-inspired approach, offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and affordable pricing. The company uses data-driven strategies to expand its network, serving 8,700 destinations across 45 countries, and leverages fuel cost advantages amid rising airline prices.
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