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Crowds at FlixBus as international trains also remain grounded: "But it makes me carsick"

Crowds at FlixBus as international trains also remain grounded: "But it makes me carsick"

A public transportation strike has caused widespread disruption, forcing travelers to abandon international train plans in favor of bus services. While passengers are utilizing buses like FlixBus to reach their destinations, many report issues with longer travel times and motion sickness.

Due to a public transportation strike affecting international train services today, many travelers were forced to seek alternative travel arrangements to reach their destinations. Many passengers turned to FlixBus as a solution to cross borders or reach their intended cities, despite the challenges posed by the sudden shift in plans. For many, the bus served as the only viable option to continue their journeys during the service disruption.

While some passengers expressed relief that they could still reach locations such as The Hague, others highlighted the drawbacks of road travel. One traveler noted that buses are significantly slower than trains, while another passenger mentioned suffering from motion sickness during the trip. Despite these difficulties, the bus stations remained busy as commuters adapted to the ongoing strike conditions to ensure they were not stranded.

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