Autolinee Liscio

What Autolinee Liscio does

Autolinee Liscio S.p.A. is a privately held Italian regional bus carrier founded in 1935 and headquartered in Potenza (Basilicata), operating intercity and public local transport (TPL) services in southern Italy. Its intercity network comprises the Matera-Potenza-Roma and Potenza-Roma-Perugia corridors, with long-distance routes staffed by two drivers and equipped with wide seats, USB charging, onboard restrooms and complimentary baggage; TPL operations include Potenza-Salerno-Fisciano-Napoli-Capodichino, Potenza-Aeroporto Salerno, Potenza-Policoro and San Fele-Napoli lines. The company generates revenue primarily through per-journey ticket sales (single-journey intercity tickets, TPL fares) supplemented by bus rental (Noleggio) contracts.

Distribution and customer interface are multi-channel: an in-house online booking platform at booking.autolineeliscio.it, an agency portal, dedicated iOS and Android applications, a network of more than 100 authorized ticket agencies (convenience stores, tobacco shops, travel agencies and newsstands) concentrated in Basilicata, Campania and Lazio, and a URP customer care office established in 2009 to handle complaints under EU Regulation 181/2011. Ticketing integrates with COTRAB for TPL distribution and (from January 2025) reports online transportation expenses to the Italian Agenzia delle Entrate for tax-deduction purposes. Recent strategic moves include the August 2024 launch of the Potenza-Aeroporto Salerno line, revised intercity terms in December 2024, and operational hiring in Rome and Brescia — the latter signaling potential geographic extension beyond Basilicata.

Name

Autolinee Liscio

Legal name

Autolinee Liscio S.p.A.

Website

https://autolineeliscio.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Autolinee Liscio S.p.A. is an Italian regional bus carrier (founded 1935) operating intercity and TPL routes connecting Basilicata to Rome, Naples, Salerno and Perugia via online, mobile and 100+ authorized agency channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intercity and Regional Bus Passenger Transportation

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Charter Bus Industry (48551)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Intercity Bus Operators (Scheduled) (THAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network) (THAIADAA), Intercity Commuter Bus Operators (TLAFAFAG), Intercity Bus Feeder & First/Last-Mile Connector Operators (Scheduled) (THAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Intercity bus services
• Public transport lines
• Regional passenger transport
• Bus ticket booking
• Airport transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Potenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Intercity Bus Ticket Sales: Sale of tickets for intercity routes including Matera-Potenza-Roma-Perugia lines. Revenue generated from single journey tickets, with additional fees for date changes and ticket modifications.
2. Public Local Transport (TPL) Tickets: Sale of tickets for regional public transport lines including Potenza-Salerno-Fisciano-Napoli-Capodichino, Potenza-Aeroporto Salerno, and other local routes.
3. Bus Rental (Noleggio): Rental of buses to individuals or organizations for private transportation needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Autolinee Liscio S.p.A. operates scheduled passenger bus transportation services in southern Italy, offering intercity (Linee Intercity) routes such as Matera-Potenza-Roma and Potenza-Roma-Perugia, and regional public transport (Linee TPL) routes including Potenza-Salerno-Fisciano-Napoli-Capodichino and Potenza-Aeroporto Salerno. The company also provides bus rental (Noleggio) services and distributes tickets through its own online booking platform, mobile apps, and a network of authorized ticket agencies.

Product overview

Autolinee Liscio S.p.A. operates a comprehensive bus transportation network spanning intercity and public transport services across Southern Italy. The core offering consists of intercity coach services (Linee Intercity) connecting major cities including Matera, Potenza, Rome, and Perugia, and public transport lines (Linee TPL) serving regional routes within Basilicata and Campania. The company distributes its services through multiple channels: an online booking platform (booking.autolineeliscio.it), a mobile application for iOS and Android, and a network of authorized ticket agencies across Italy. Additional services include bus rental and a dedicated customer care office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intercity Bus Services (Linee Intercity) Scheduled interregional passenger bus transportation connecting Matera-Potenza-Roma and Potenza-Roma-Perugia routes, with onboard amenities (wide seats, USB charging, onboard restroom, complimentary baggage for two bags) and two-driver service on long routes. Targeted at commuters, intercity travelers, and airport transfer passengers in southern Italy.
• Public Transport Lines (Linee TPL) Regional public local transport (TPL) bus services including the Potenza-Salerno-Fisciano-Napoli-Capodichino route, Potenza-Aeroporto Salerno, Potenza-Policoro, and San Fele-Napoli lines, serving commuters and citizens requiring access to essential services such as hospitals, schools, and government offices.
• Online Booking System (Biglietteria Online) Web-based online ticketing platform enabling customers to purchase tickets and reserve seats in advance on all Autolinee Liscio intercity and TPL routes, with user account login and modification capability.
• Autolinee Liscio Mobile Application Native iOS and Android mobile application allowing customers to purchase tickets, manage bookings, and track trips on Autolinee Liscio routes.
• Bus Rental Services (Noleggio) Bus and coach rental service offered to individuals and organizations for private group transportation needs, available on request through the company's services section.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• COTRAB (Consorzio Transporti Basilicata)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with COTRAB for TPL ticket sales. COTRAB manages the network of authorized TPL ticket outlets, with Autolinee Liscio routes integrated into this distribution system. The company refers customers to COTRAB for TPL ticket purchases.
• Agenzia delle EntrateminorOthersFrom January 1, 2025, the company reports user transportation expenses paid online to the Agenzia delle Entrate for tax deduction purposes under Italian tax law (Art. 15, co. 1, lett. i-decies of TUIR), unless the user exercises opposition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cotral: Lazio regional bus operator focused on Rome-area commuter flows; adjacent because Lazio is the principal destination of Autolinee Liscio's intercity routes and the two share end-customer touchpoints through Rome-area ticketing.
• Autolinee Borsetto / Autoservizi LA Veneta: Italian regional charter and intercity bus operator with comparable fleet, charter (noleggio) and TPL offerings; comparable as a mid-scale private Italian bus operator facing the same margin and regulatory dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• SITA Sud (Busitalia): Busitalia/SITA Sud operates regional and urban bus networks across southern Italy, including Basilicata-adjacent regions; a broader incumbent with overlapping regional routes and similar TPL contract dynamics.
• Trenitalia: Italy's national rail operator and primary intercity alternative; competes most directly on Potenza-Roma and Basilicata-to-Rome/Perugia flows where AV rail improvements could divert passengers away from the bus.

Direct peers

• Marozzi: Long-established southern Italian intercity and TPL bus operator covering Puglia, Basilicata and Campania; comparable as a regional intercity carrier with overlapping customer base and similar route economics.
• Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL): Rail-and-bus public transport operator serving Basilicata and Puglia with comparable intra-regional passenger flows; competes for the same regional commuter and traveler base served by Autolinee Liscio's TPL network.
• FlixBus: Pan-European scheduled intercity coach operator with strong Italian intercity presence; competes head-to-head with Autolinee Liscio on the Matera-Potenza-Roma corridor and on Basilicata-to-Campania flows via dynamic pricing and a dense digital channel mix.
• Itabus: Italian scheduled intercity coach operator offering competing routes from southern Italy to Rome and Naples; overlaps directly with Autolinee Liscio's intercity and TPL network and competes on price, frequency, and online booking.

Others

• COTRAB (Consorzio Trasporti Basilicata): Basilicata regional public transport consortium that manages the TPL ticketing network used by Autolinee Liscio; partner/enabler rather than competitor, and a key distribution channel for the company's local services.

Emerging players

• BlaBlaCar Bus: Digital intercity bus brand leveraging the BlaBlaCar marketplace for low-cost intercity routes in Italy; an emerging digital-native competitor that could divert price-sensitive riders on Autolinee Liscio's longer intercity corridors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/autolineeliscio
• Instagraminstagram.com/liscio_autolinee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autolinee-liscio-spa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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