Flixbus after the accidents: “We cannot completely prevent them. In total 9 deaths out of 81 million passengers transported”

After the latest accidents involving Flixbus first in Modena and then two days ago in Leipzig in Germany, the German transport company is trying to defend itself by letting ANSA know, through spokesperson Sebastian Meyer, that “in 2023 we had a total of nine fatalities worldwide in our global network” a […]

After the latest accidents involving Flixbus first to Modena and then two days ago at Leipzig in Germany, the German transport company tries to defend itself by letting theHandlethrough the spokesperson Sebastian Meyerthat “in 2023 we had a total of nine fatal accidents around the world in our global network” compared to “beyond 81 million passengers. Every accident that has occurred and every single person injured is one too many. Unfortunately, despite strict safety measures, we cannot completely prevent them.”

Meyer adds that the company provides its vehicles and staff with technical equipment such as assisted driving and benefits such as double driver at night going beyond what is required by regulations and that the safety of passengers and staff is an absolute priority. “We work day and night to guarantee it, investing in staff, processes, cutting-edge technical equipment and training,” said the Flixbus spokesperson, adding: “We have introduced several security measures, such as safety training for employees and drivers, two drivers for every night trip in Europe and a modern bus fleet with driver assistants such as lane departure warning and assisted braking.”