INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
For the first time, BlaBlaCar is moving beyond carpooling and plans to offer both long-distance carpooling rides and bus rides.BlaBlaCar
already ran a test with Ouibus for the past six months on popular corridors
It looks like both companies are happy with this test, as SNCF is willing to let BlaBlaCar run Ouibus from now on.As part of this deal,
Yes, you read that correctly, SNCF is now an investor in BlaBlaCar.Ouibus has transported more than 12 million passengers over the past few
years in France and Europe
Many thought that buses would hurt BlaBlaCar over the long run
By offering buses on BlaBlaCar directly, the company can capitalize on its brand and huge community to counter that trend
BlaBlaCar is now a marketplace for road travel.BlaBlaCar is taking a risk, as Ouibus has been relentlessly losing money
Just like other bus companies, Ouibus relies heavily on contractors, which means that BlaBlaCar could quickly adjust the offering
countries and is about to reach profitability
And you can expect to find ridesharing offers on OUI.sncf in the coming months.
