Munich,
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October
2021
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17:29
Europe/Amsterdam

FlixTrain launches its first global Call for Innovation

+ FlixTrain launches its first global Call for Innovation

+ The aim is to develop a new gastronomic solution on board of the trains

+ Participation is open to interested companies as well as individuals

Munich, October 5, 2021 – FlixTrain is launching its first global Call for Innovation. Just in early summer, the mobility provider significantly expanded its offering in Germany, and since May FlixTrains have also been running between Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden. To make the travel experience even more comfortable, FlixTrain is investigating new ways of offering on-board gastronomic services and is therefore searching for ideas worldwide. The aim is to further advance the future of sustainable travel. Further information and general conditions can be found here.

Innovative concept for gastronomic services wanted

FlixTrain pursues the goal to offer passengers a sustainable, affordable, and comfortable travel experience. To further improve its offering, the company wants to investigate new concepts for gastronomic services to possibly offer on board of its trains and is therefore launching its first global Call for Innovation.

FlixTrain is calling on companies and innovators worldwide to work together on the future of hassle-free and sustainable travel. The company is looking for creative concepts to provide passengers with food and drinks during their journey. The aim is to offer passengers refreshments, coffee, and snacks easily, conveniently, and reliably guaranteeing at the same time a low environmental impact. The mobility provider is looking for a long-term partner to implement a new innovative gastronomic solution.

Participants can submit their proposals until November 30th, 2021. Further details, information and general conditions can be found here. The best idea will receive a long-term cooperation with Germany's greenest train operator.

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About FlixMobility

FlixMobility is a mobility tech company, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States.

From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the mobility landscape. For more information, visit https://corporate.flixbus.com/