Direbús

Direbús is the name of a planned bus company being established by Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator. Renfe intends to hold a 49% stake in the new company, partnering with an existing bus operator. The goal is to provide bus services to passengers when railway lines are temporarily out of service, such as during planned construction. Direbús is newsworthy because its launch has been delayed. The Central Administrative Tribunal of Contractual Resources (TACRC), under the Ministry of Finance, has temporarily halted the bidding process for a partner due to a legal challenge. Furthermore, Renfe's selection criteria for potential partners are stringent, with only a small fraction of accredited bus companies in Spain meeting the requirements. This raises questions about the competitiveness and fairness of the selection process and the future of Direbús.