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Re: #4/3rd canceled out of Los Angeles
Author: AI for the win!
Date: 01-05-2025 - 22:05
Flix SE, Owner of Greyhound, Sues NARP Over Defamatory Comments
Flix SE, the German-based company that owns Greyhound, has filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Rail Passengers (NARP) over comments made by its president, Jim Mathews, that were deemed defamatory and damaging to the company's reputation. In a statement, Flix SE said that Mathews' comments, which celebrated the demise of intercity bus service in America and implied that Greyhound was somehow less deserving of support than Amtrak, were "unfair, untrue, and damaging" to the company's reputation.
But Flix SE's lawsuit goes beyond just seeking damages for defamation. The company is also arguing that Amtrak, which receives hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding each year, should lose its funding due to its inefficient and unsustainable business model. "Amtrak has been a drain on taxpayer resources for decades, and it's time for the American people to stop subsidizing its failures," said a spokesperson for Flix SE. "Meanwhile, Greyhound has had to pay millions of dollars in taxes each year to support its chief competitor, which pays no taxes at all. It's a rigged system, and it's time for it to change."
Flix SE's lawsuit highlights the long-standing tension between the bus and rail industries, which have competed for passengers and funding for decades. While Amtrak has traditionally received significant federal funding, Greyhound and other bus companies have had to rely on private investment and revenue from ticket sales to stay afloat.
The lawsuit also raises questions about the fairness and sustainability of America's transportation funding system. As the country's transportation infrastructure continues to age and deteriorate, policymakers are being forced to make tough choices about how to allocate limited resources.
"It's time for us to take a hard look at our transportation funding priorities and make some changes," said a spokesperson for Flix SE. "Amtrak's business model is unsustainable, and it's time for it to stand on its own two feet. Meanwhile, companies like Greyhound that have been unfairly maligned and marginalized deserve a fair shot at competing in the marketplace."
Flix SE, the German-based company that owns Greyhound, has filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Rail Passengers (NARP) over comments made by its president, Jim Mathews, that were deemed defamatory and damaging to the company's reputation. In a statement, Flix SE said that Mathews' comments, which celebrated the demise of intercity bus service in America and implied that Greyhound was somehow less deserving of support than Amtrak, were "unfair, untrue, and damaging" to the company's reputation.
But Flix SE's lawsuit goes beyond just seeking damages for defamation. The company is also arguing that Amtrak, which receives hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding each year, should lose its funding due to its inefficient and unsustainable business model. "Amtrak has been a drain on taxpayer resources for decades, and it's time for the American people to stop subsidizing its failures," said a spokesperson for Flix SE. "Meanwhile, Greyhound has had to pay millions of dollars in taxes each year to support its chief competitor, which pays no taxes at all. It's a rigged system, and it's time for it to change."
Flix SE's lawsuit highlights the long-standing tension between the bus and rail industries, which have competed for passengers and funding for decades. While Amtrak has traditionally received significant federal funding, Greyhound and other bus companies have had to rely on private investment and revenue from ticket sales to stay afloat.
The lawsuit also raises questions about the fairness and sustainability of America's transportation funding system. As the country's transportation infrastructure continues to age and deteriorate, policymakers are being forced to make tough choices about how to allocate limited resources.
"It's time for us to take a hard look at our transportation funding priorities and make some changes," said a spokesperson for Flix SE. "Amtrak's business model is unsustainable, and it's time for it to stand on its own two feet. Meanwhile, companies like Greyhound that have been unfairly maligned and marginalized deserve a fair shot at competing in the marketplace."
