Opportunity
Federal Register #MCF 21155
Regulatory Approval for Flix SE and Greyhound to Control Greyhound Central Bus LLC
Buyer
Surface Transportation Board
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
MCF 21155
This opportunity involves a tentative regulatory approval by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), part of the Department of Transportation, for Flix SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines, Inc. to continue in control of Greyhound Central Bus LLC as it becomes a federally regulated passenger motor carrier. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), Department of Transportation - Applicants/Entities Involved: - Flix SE (German holding company) - Flix North America Inc. (U.S. affiliate) - Greyhound Lines, Inc. (passenger motor carrier) - Greyhound Central Bus LLC (new subsidiary) - Scope and Intent: - Regulatory approval for a control arrangement, not a procurement - Regionalization of Greyhound's operations by transferring certain routes to Greyhound Central Bus LLC - No products, services, or part numbers are being procured - Notable Details: - No OEMs or vendors are being requested - The notice outlines public interest considerations and anticipated operational efficiencies - Public comment process is described, but no procurement action is involved
Description
Flix SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines, Inc. filed an application seeking approval from the Surface Transportation Board to continue in control of Greyhound Central Bus LLC, a newly formed subsidiary, upon it becoming a federally regulated passenger motor carrier. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed control. The transaction aims to regionalize Greyhound's operational structure to operate more efficiently and deliver stronger results for customers. Comments on the application must be filed by October 26, 2026, and if no opposing comments are filed, the notice will become final on October 27, 2026.