New passenger bus service launching in Saskatchewan
A Flixbus can be seen in this file photo. (Supplied)
A new bus service is coming to Saskatchewan – promising to give passengers another transportation option to and from Alberta.
FlixBus will begin its intercity services on July 1. Daily service will connect Calgary, Edmonton, North Battleford, Saskatoon, and Regina.
'This is a big moment for Saskatchewan,' spokesperson Karina Frayter said.
'For years, people here haven't had a simple way to travel across provinces without a car or expensive flights. We're changing that. Whether you're a student heading to university, someone visiting family, or just looking for an affordable way to explore Canada, this route opens the door.'
Pickup points include the Kahkewistahaw Gas & Convenience in Saskatoon and the Victoria Square Shopping Centre in Regina.
According to the company's website, Flixbus entered the Canadian bus market in 2022 and has expanded its operations across Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta.
Access to bus transportation in the province fell off after the dissolution of the STC in 2017. Greyhound pulled out of western Canada a year later – and permanently shutdown operations across the country in 2021.
Flixbus, described as a travel-tech company, was founded in 2013 in Munich, Germany. It currently operates in more than 40 countries on four continents.
The new service will compete with Rider Express, a company that offers a similar bus service.
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