Le Travenues Technology Limited, operating as ixigo, announced a major strategic partnership between its bus business, AbhiBus, and Uber. This collaboration integrates AbhiBus’s intercity bus booking platform directly into the Uber application in India. The move allows millions of Uber users to seamlessly book bus tickets for over 6 lakh routes operated by more than 6,200 bus operators nationwide directly within the Uber app, effective March 9, 2026.
Strategic Alliance Between AbhiBus and Uber
Le Travenues Technology Limited (ixigo) has officially announced a partnership where its bus ticketing platform, AbhiBus, will power intercity bus bookings within the Uber app across India. This development, announced on March 9, 2026, aims to create a unified mobility ecosystem within the Uber application, covering both intra-city and intercity travel needs.
Scale of Inventory Integration
Through this integration, Uber users gain immediate access to AbhiBus’s comprehensive inventory, which covers an extensive network of over 6 lakh routes served by more than 6,200 bus operators nationwide. This aggregation includes major State Road Transport Corporations (SRTCs).
User Experience Enhancements
To access the feature, Uber users can navigate to the “Intercity” option in the Home or Services section of the Uber app. The platform, powered by AbhiBus’s end-to-end booking technology, allows users to:
- Discover and compare bus options in real-time.
- Filter results by bus types, including AC, Sleeper, Seater, Volvo, and Scania.
- View 360° bus photos on select routes.
- Track live bus status.
- Opt for Abhi Assured benefits for service disruptions.
Executive Commentary
Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, stated that the integration represents a significant milestone, making bus travel discovery as seamless as booking a cab. He emphasized bringing over 6 lakh routes directly to millions of users.
Conversely, Praveen Neppalli Naga, Chief Technology Officer, Uber, noted that integrating AbhiBus’s extensive network is a natural extension of Uber’s mission to make movement seamless, unlocking a new dimension of mobility for millions of Indians.
Context on ixigo and AbhiBus
AbhiBus is part of ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited), which is described as India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users. In FY25, ixigo reported serving over 54 crore Annual Active Users across its platforms: ixigo, ConfirmTkt, and AbhiBus. AbhiBus also serves as the official ticketing partner for several state road transport corporations and IRCTC bus bookings.
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