5. October 2021
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
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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.
About Flix
Flix intends to transform the public transport sector by offering sustainable and affordable long-distance bus- and train travel solutions in more than 40 countries across four continents. With its asset-light business model and innovative technology platform, Flix, launched in 2013 swiftly established a market-leading position for long-distance bus travel in Europe, North America and Türkiye and is rapidly expanding further into South America and India through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Kamil Koç, and Greyhound.
Driven by increased awareness for sustainable travel, 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.
While Flix manages the commercial side of the business such as network planning, pricing, operations control, marketing and sales, quality management and continuous product development with a data-driven approach, trusted Flix partners conduct the daily operations. The innovative combination of Flix’s technology and sales platform with traditional passenger travel has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel tech company.
For more information, please visit corporate.flix.com