FlixBus partners with India's Paytm to expand distribution network

Vijay Shekhar Sharma-led fintech firm Paytm has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich-based FlixBus to revolutionize intercity bus travel in India.

With this partnership, FlixBus tickets will be available on the Paytm app to simplify access to intercity travel and enhance convenience for Indian travellers.

Catering to a broader range of customers

FlixBus India MD Surya Khurana said that the partnership with Paytm will allow the company to offer its high-quality bus services to a broader range of customers in India.

"Promoting intercity travel is crucial in our mission to drive affordable and sustainable transportation solutions. By encouraging more people to choose bus travel, we can significantly reduce emissions and make a positive impact on the environment," Khurana said.

FlixBus aims to become one of the largest intercity bus services in India and sees this partnership as a way to enhance its distribution capabilities.

By tapping into Paytm's extensive customer base and technological expertise, FlixBus can expand its reach significantly.

Focused on enhancing the travel experience 

Vikash Jalan, Chief Business Officer, Paytm, said, “As a leading travel aggregator, we are committed to enhancing the overall travel experience in India. Our partnership with FlixBus marks a significant step forward in this mission, directly aligning with our core business objectives to drive growth in the travel sector."

Jalan said the collaboration aims to transform intercity bus travel and deliver exceptional value and an unparalleled travel experience to the company's customers.

What does FlixBus do?

Founded in 2011, Flix is pioneering the transport sector by offering climate-friendly alternatives for convenient and affordable travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands.

The company claims to have quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and swiftly moved on to a global expansion including the United States, Canada and Brazil.

It first operated the first green long-distance trains in 2018, initiated a pilot project for all-electric long-distance buses in 2018 and launched the EU’s first biogas-powered long-distance buses in 2021.

While Flix handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing and sales, quality management and continuous product expansion, Flix-partners maintain the daily route operations.