French ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar has announced plans to shut down its own long-distance bus network in France, citing persistent unprofitability with no prospect of improvement. The company, which entered the bus market in 2019 by acquiring Ouibus from state rail operator SNCF, bore full financial risk for operations while paying subcontractors regardless of how full buses were. Around 40 jobs are at risk, though BlaBlaCar says it intends to remain active in France as a ticket-sales marketplace, connecting passengers with independent coach operators rather than running its own services.