Overview
- Uber’s bus ticketing feature went live across India on March 6, making the country the first market globally for the product.
- Bookings draw on Ixigo-owned AbhiBus’s supply within Uber’s interface to extend intercity options beyond cabs.
- Uber has integrated safety tools into bus trips, including real-time location sharing, a safety helpline, and dedicated trip support.
- Introductory pricing offers 25% off up to Rs 200 on the first booking and 10% off up to Rs 100 on the next three.
- Leaders cited 50% year-on-year growth across about 3,000 intercity car routes and a fragmented ~$13 billion market, while declining to detail bus monetization.