FlixBus India Doubles Bus Fleet for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims

January 13, 2025 08:25 PM IST | By Businesswire India
 FlixBus India Doubles Bus Fleet for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims
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  • FlixBus India launches a dedicated Delhi-Prayagraj route for Maha Kumbh pilgrims, with plans to expand connectivity by extending existing routes from Delhi-Kanpur, Delhi-Lucknow, and Jaipur-Lucknow to Prayagraj.
  • FlixBus India has proposed to connect 10+ smaller cities with dedicated routes to Prayagraj, scaling operations in phases based on demand.

FlixBus India, the global leader in affordable and sustainable travel solutions, recently announced the launch of its dedicated Maha Kumbh Mela routes, starting with a new Delhi-Prayagraj line, aimed at catering to the expected surge in demand as millions of pilgrims’ travel to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela.

On this occasion, Surya Khurana, MD, FlixBus India, said, “We are thrilled to introduce dedicated Maha Kumbh Flix Lines, showcasing our commitment to promote eco-friendly shared mobility and help decongest road infrastructure. This initiative reflects FlixBus India’s dedication to supporting one of the most important spiritual events of our country by ensuring maximum pilgrims can participate affordably and safely. Our approach will ensure that we can adapt to demand and provide a reliable travel options for the millions of pilgrims attending Maha Kumbh over the next 45 days.”

Millions of attendees are expected during the 45-day spiritual event, and FlixBus has doubled its bus supply to ensure seamless connectivity for travellers. The dedicated Maha Kumbh Flix Lines are expected to roll out in phases, beginning with the Delhi-Prayagraj route, operational from January 11, in addition to the existing Delhi-Varanasi route, which bypasses Prayagraj. The next phases will see connections to Prayagraj from cities like Jaipur, Kanpur, Agra, and Lucknow, scaling the total number of buses to approximately 10-12 daily departures as per the demand. FlixBus plans to ramp up its capacity to approximately 400+ to and from Prayagraj each day.

FlixBus is committed to safety and quality, utilizing standardized BS6 buses that meet strict emission norms and include advanced safety features such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) for all buses. The buses are equipped with live tracking and staffed by background-verified personnel, ensuring a secure and comfortable journey for pilgrims. The initiative is part of FlixBus India’s broader vision to enhance mobility during cultural and spiritual festivals like Navratri, Ram Navami, and Diwali, focusing on destinations such as Ayodhya, Katra, Prayagraj, Coimbatore, Madurai etc.
 
For more information on routes, bookings, and schedules, visit https://www.flixbus.in/.


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Flix is a leading global travel-tech company, offering long-distance bus and train travel solutions across more than 40 countries on 4 continents. Leveraging an asset-light business model and an innovative technology platform for both travellers and partners, Flix, launched in 2013, swiftly achieved market leading positions for long-distance bus travel across Europe, North America, and Türkiye, and is rapidly expanding further into South America and Asia. Flix addresses an ever-growing long-distance bus market and driven by increased awareness for the environment in society, Flix aims to become carbon-neutral in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. To assess its progress within a scientifically recognized framework, Flix established near-term targets for emissions reduction with the Science Based Targets initiative.

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