FlixBus reinforces procedures for minors travelling alone

Following an incident where an 11-year-old minor was left at a service station in Almodôvar along the A2 during a bus journey, FlixBus has reinforced its protocols regarding the transport of unaccompanied minors and mid-journey stops.

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If you or your children use FlixBus services while travelling alone, the company has tightened its operational procedures following a recent incident during a journey stop.

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