Desi Coaches joins FlixBus

Harrow-based Desi Coaches is joining the FlixBus network, commencing operations in mid-March 2025.

Desi Coaches will introduce additional daily frequencies between Leicester and London, with further increases planned for April to meet anticipated passenger demand ahead of the summer travel peak.

Two state-of-the-art new Yutong GT12 vehicles will operate the new services, contributing to a total of more than 200 FlixBus vehicles that will be on the road by summer 2025.

“Joining FlixBus will be a transformative opportunity for our business” – Managing Director of Desi Coaches, Nilesh Patel

Managing Director of Desi Coaches, Nilesh Patel, said: “FlixBus has a highly impressive model, growing at a remarkable pace, and its impact on the UK coach market in just a few short years. We saw in FlixBus the opportunity to take our operations to the next level.”

“Joining FlixBus will be a transformative opportunity for our business, allowing us to expand beyond our traditional audience and operate on a national scale, leveraging FlixBus’ innovative platform and popularity among travellers.”

“We are extremely optimistic about the market and the economic outlook for our network and partners” – Andreas Schorling, FlixBus UK Managing Director

Andreas Schorling, FlixBus UK Managing Director, said: “Our growth strategy this year means onboarding ambitious operators like Desi to ensure we offer an optimised network, high frequencies and high quality options for our passengers.

“We are extremely optimistic about the market and the economic outlook for our network and partners, bringing sustainable and scalable growth opportunities to SMEs across the UK.

“We are redefining coach as the best way to travel, allowing the whole sector to thrive as a result.”