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Flixbus start at Sete Rios was 'calm', but war with Rede Expressos continues

Flixbus buses began operating from the Sete Rios terminal in Lisbon this Tuesday, September 29. However, the legal dispute over terminal access rights between the operator and Rede Expressos remains ongoing in court.

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If you use intercity bus services in Lisbon, Flixbus is now operating from Sete Rios, though potential changes to terminal access may still arise as the legal conflict between operators continues.

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