SNCF strike: BlaBlaCar offers bus rides at discounted prices starting today

To respond to the SNCF strike and users’ request, Blablacar is launching a trial from Friday, March 6, 2018. bus trips. His promise: attractive prices On strike days, Fridays and Sundays are non-increasing and links are provided. “If the strike continues, we will be able to offer 5 million seats in April and each of the following months.“Assures the world, Blablacar co-founder and managing director Nicolas Brusson.

Blablacar launches bus services during SNCF strike

Blablacar does not have its own buses and does not employ drivers directly, but uses local and independent bus companies. Three particularly strategic lines are currently planned to be opened:

• Paris-Lille / Lille-Paris (6 April 2018)
• Paris-Rouen / Rouen-Paris (9 April 2018)
• Paris-Rennes / Rennes-Paris (13 April 2018)

In Paris, buses will depart from Porte Dauphine or Asnières-Gennevilliers station. If the concept appeals to users, Blablacar should offer bus service on new routes. It is not excluded that Blablacar continues in this way after the social movements and this new service continues. “We’ll take stock when the strikes are over“, explains Nicolas Brusson to World.

shows that Paris-Lille occupancy rates “It was close to 100% on April 3 and 4“, therefore, the option to start the trial on this route in the first place. Demand is also very strong for Rouen. It must be said that problems on the Le Havre-Rouen-Paris line did not start with strikes. Delays, cancellations and overcrowded trains have been common for months. State Responsible for Ecological and Solidarity Transition It is also condemned by its minister and the former mayor of the town of Vernon, Sébastien Lecornu, on this axis.

To reserve a seat, as usual, simply search for a vehicle via the website or app. If a bus is available, the user will be notified. We tested for the Paris-Rouen trip on Friday, April 13, 2018. Blablacar then offers two buses, 16:00 and 18:00. for 7 euros. The price is excellent: Much cheaper than the no-subscription train, but also cheaper than carpooling. No need to wait for verification, the reservation is automatically confirmed. The journey time is estimated at 2 hours and one piece of hand luggage and one 20 kg suitcase are allowed.