FlixBus has announced it will be present at this year’s Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, with teams taking to the streets to notify festival goers of its free Scottish travel for those under 22 and over 60.
Ambassadors can be found on both George Street and Assembly George Square Gardens between 8-9 August and 15-16 August between 10:00 and 18:00.
The team will be snapping photos with Instax cameras, handing out branded photo frames and giving away bucket hats to raise awareness for its services.
FlixBus’ network currently offers a range of daily services to Edinburgh from across Scotland and cities like London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Nottingham.
Young Scot Card holders under the age of 22 and over 60s with a bus pass, as well as those with disabilities utilising their National Entitlement Card, are able to use FlixBus’ Scottish network for free.
Sarah Bartlett, PR Lead at FlixBus UK, said:The Fringe is iconic, full of cutting edge comedy and entertainment, so we’re bringing our brand of FlixBus fun to the Fringe! It’s so important that under 22s, over 60s and anyone with an NEC has access to the arts, and it’s free with FlixBus – simply hop on and enjoy.
The operator recently launched a new multi-stop bus service to Scotland between Glasgow and Edinburgh which includes stops at Princes Street, Haymarket Station, Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Drum Brae, Ratho Station, and Newhouse.
Young Scot CEO, Kirsten Urquhart, said:We’re excited to see FlixBus out on the streets of Edinburgh this summer, helping to spread the word that young people under 22 can travel for free across Scotland with their Young Scot NEC card.
Partnering with FlixBus allows us to champion affordable and accessible travel, ensuring young people can connect with communities, discover new experiences and enjoy everything the Edinburgh Festival has to offer. Whether they’re performing, catching a show, or simply soaking up the festival atmosphere, free travel makes it easier for young people to get involved without worrying about the cost.
