BlaBlaCar is changing forever: it is now cheaper and safer thanks to a new mode of transport

BlaBlaCar just made one of the most important changes in its history. To make shared mobility even more efficient and streamlined, the company integrated medium and long-distance train in its activities. In fact, Spain is the first country out of 21 where the company is working for this and users can enjoy this new update with Today.

To the equation of car and bus travel the train joinsa safer means of transportation than previous ones and more economical for traveling long distances. The integration of this new option is perfectly optimized in the application and website and offers the user full price transparencyschedule and travel time.

From now on, travel search engine BlaBlaCar will show train routes available for a given routeif any. They will share feed with the classic travel by car and buses, which were implemented some time ago, improving the offer and filling the various timetables with possibilities. Moreover, if you only want to know the train portfolio, there is a special section.

BlaBlaCar is still betting on Irjo and Renfe

In essence, BlaBlaCar has become railway ticket market in which you can very easily reserve your place. It currently operates Iryo and Renfe trains, although those in charge of the company in Spain have confirmed that they are in talks to Expand your offer with Ouigo.

Renfe is not only AVE, but there are also Avlo trains which are significantly cheaper and take a little longer to travel. Adding Irio to the equation, BlaBlaCar creates an interesting offer for medium and long distanceswhich can be supplemented with two options for buses – your own company and third-party companies – and carsharing.

BlaBlaCar announced this system as multimodalitynot intermodality. The difference is that the platform is not yet ready to offer combined trips on various cars, buses and trains. That is, these need to be reserved and operated separately, although they confirmed that they are working on this.

Good train market in Spain

This service update not only expands the offering, but also improves train ticket bookingremoving Renfe’s own website and apps from the equation.

In one of the tests that we were able to conduct The process turned out to be extremely simpleintuitive and transparent, which is not always guaranteed by the official website of the leading operator in Spain. With BlaBlaCar, booking a Renfe ticket is extremely easy and you can everything is ready in a couple of clicks.

In addition, as the Spanish leadership confirmed to us, BlaBlaCar business does not involve charging a commission to the end userbut offers the same price for all tickets, and the French company is paid by the operator. That is, tickets can be bought easier and at the same price as on renfe.com.

And, if you’re wondering, BlaBlaCar has confirmed to us that there is no need to contact Renfe support to process a return or refund.. Tickets are managed from your own application, and if you comply with the operator’s conditions, you will not have to leave it.

From now on, you can update the BlaBlaCar app on your iPhone or Android and search for any destination to view new train travel options.