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A dispute between the transport companies Rede Expressos and Flixbus raises questions about the future operations at the Sete Rios bus terminal.
With the war between road transport operators intensifying after the court ruled in favour of FlixBus and ordered Rede Expressos to grant access to the Sete Rios terminal in Lisbon, the president of the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT) stated that the fact that 'a relevant part of these infrastructures is managed by entities' is a concern.
Low-cost bus operator Flixbus is accusing the Rede Nacional de Expressos (RNE) of violating the law by blocking its access to the Sete Rios bus terminal in Lisbon. Flixbus claims a recent court ruling grants them immediate entry, while RNE argues the decision allows them to evaluate requests on a case-by-case basis. Travelers should be aware that the Liberal Initiative (Iniciativa Liberal) has proposed new legislation to prevent bus operators from managing terminals used by their competitors.
Iniciativa Liberal and João Cotrim de Figueiredo tend to draw support from urban, economically liberal voters — often professionals, entrepreneurs and higher‑income residents in cities like Lisbon and Porto — who prioritise lower taxes, deregulation and individual freedoms. The party also attracts some younger voters and expatriates who favour pro‑market policies and a smaller state role.
The conflict between Flixbus and Rede Expressos regarding access to the Sete Rios bus terminal in Lisbon continues, with the infrastructure manager claiming that the court does not mandate the competitor's automatic entry into the facility. In a statement issued this Tuesday, after Flixbus announced that the Administrative Court...
FlixBus estimated losses of 12.5 million euros in 2024 due to being denied access to the Sete Rios terminal.
Rede Nacional de Expressos must indicate the availability of bays and parking. The court orders access under conditions of equality and non-discrimination compared to other operators.
The Lisbon administrative court compels Rede Expressos to ensure conditions of equality and non-discrimination between operators.
Flixbus filed a lawsuit in November requesting the immediate granting of access to the Sete Rios Terminal, with the Lisbon Administrative Court ruling in favour of the company.
The Lisbon Administrative Circle Court ruled in favour of FlixBus in the lawsuit filed against Rede Nacional de Expressos (RNE), ordering the immediate granting of access to the Sete Rios Bus Terminal, according to the decision. FlixBus initiated the action in November, requesting immediate access to the terminal.