AbhiBus, a prominent online bus ticketing platform in India, has announced a strategic partnership with Uber to facilitate intercity bus bookings directly through the Uber app. This collaboration aims to enhance the user experience by integrating AbhiBus’s extensive network of over 6 lakh routes operated by more than 6,200 bus operators nationwide.

Uber users across India can now seamlessly book intercity bus tickets by navigating to the ‘Intercity’ option within the app. The integration allows users to enter their travel details, browse available services, and complete their bookings using Uber’s integrated payment options. This initiative expands Uber’s mobility offerings beyond intra-city rides, providing a comprehensive travel solution within a single application.

The partnership leverages AbhiBus’s robust booking technology and operator integrations, enabling users to discover and compare bus options, check real-time seat availability, and choose preferred seats. Additional features include filtering by bus types, viewing 360° bus photos, live bus tracking, and accessing 24×7 customer support. The service also offers ‘Abhi Assured’ benefits, including compensation for service disruptions.

Rohit Sharma, COO of AbhiBus, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating that it marks a milestone for intercity travel in India by bringing over 6 lakh routes to millions of users. Praveen Neppalli Naga, Chief Technology Officer at Uber, expressed excitement about integrating AbhiBus’s network into Uber’s platform, aligning with Uber’s mission to make movement seamless for everyone.

AbhiBus, operated by ixigo (Le Travenues Technology), continues to strengthen its position in the intercity travel market. With over 54 crore annual active users in FY25, ixigo is a leading OTA in India, offering AI-powered travel solutions across trains, flights, buses, and hotels.

Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

This article is written by Business Desk and reviewed by Aditya Bhagchandani before publication.