First low-cost bus operator is launched in Russia

Busfor, the international bus ticket service portal, has launched its first route in Russia.

Traveling Moscow - St. Petersburg – Moscow the cost for a one-way ticket starts at just 100 rubles (1.2 euro or $1.5), according to the company’s official Russian website. By comparison the cheapest train tickets for the same route cost about 1600 rubles (20 euro or $24).

Busfor’s website also states that all buses on the route will be equipped with electrical outlets, chargers and free Wi-Fi.

By the end of 2016 Busfor intends to launch 30 more bus routes to popular destinations throughout Russia. Most buses will depart from Moscow.

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