AbhiBus, the bus business of ixigo, has partnered with Uber to enable intercity bus ticket bookings directly within the Uber app.
Through the collaboration, Uber users across India will be able to browse, select and book intercity bus tickets without leaving the app. The integration will leverage AbhiBus’s extensive network of more than six lakh routes operated by over 6,200 bus operators nationwide.
To access the service, users can navigate to the Home or Services section on the Uber app and select the “Intercity” option. After entering travel details such as origin, destination and date, they can browse available bus options, select seats and complete the booking using integrated payment options.
Powered by AbhiBus’s booking technology and operator integrations, users will be able to compare multiple bus options, check real-time seat availability and choose preferred seats directly within the Uber platform. The feature also allows travellers to filter buses by type including AC, Sleeper, Seater, Volvo and Scania while offering additional services such as live bus tracking, 360-degree bus photos on select routes and round-the-clock customer support.
The platform will also provide access to Abhi Assured, a service offering defined compensation benefits in case of service disruptions.
The partnership marks a step toward expanding Uber’s mobility ecosystem beyond city rides by integrating long-distance bus travel within the same app, enabling users to plan both intra-city and intercity journeys seamlessly.
Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, said, “This partnership with Uber represents a significant milestone for intercity travel in India. By integrating AbhiBus’s deep operator network and booking technology into the Uber app, we are bringing over 6 lakh routes directly to millions of users – making bus travel discovery as seamless as booking a cab. With Uber’s reach and AbhiBus’s deep expertise in powering seamless bus travel experiences, we are setting a new benchmark for how India books its intercity journeys.”
Praveen Neppalli Naga, Chief Technology Officer, Uber, added, “We are excited to partner with AbhiBus and bring intercity bus travel into the Uber app. At Uber, our mission is to make movement seamless for everyone and integrating AbhiBus’s extensive bus network directly into our platform is a natural extension of that vision. AbhiBus brings unmatched depth in bus inventory and operator integrations, and together we are unlocking a new dimension of mobility for millions of Indians.”
