German long-distance bus operator lets passengers off illegally (Swiss Press Text 2017, by Jeremias Schulthess) - Swiss Press Award

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Jeremias Schulthess

As a reporter, I managed to uncover a legal loophole that cantonal and national authorities have little recourse to. Our publication sparked a national debate. Furthermore, Blick and other media outlets copied the method and uncovered further violations by the long-distance bus provider. The Federal Office of Transport (BAV) has since opened proceedings against Flixbus.