Uber App Adds Intercity Bus Ticket Booking With AbhiBus

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : March 09, 2026

Uber expands its services in India by integrating AbhiBus which allows users to book intercity bus tickets directly inside the Uber app.

Uber has provided a new travel option for users in India. Now, travellers can book intercity bus tickets directly inside the Uber app. For this facility, the company has joined hands with AbhiBus to make this possible on March 9 2026. With this update users do not need to visit another website to book buses. The full booking process now happens inside the Uber app.

Bus travel is already very popular in India. Millions of people use buses and electric buses every day for travel between cities. Because of this Uber believes the new service will help many users.

How the Bus Booking Option Works

Table of Contents

1. How the Bus Booking Option Works

2. Large Network of Bus Routes

3. Features Available for Travellers

4. Claims Made By Company

5. Big Market for Intercity Bus Travel

6. Industry Trend

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The booking process is simple. Users open the Uber app and go to the Intercity option in the services section. After that they enter the starting city the destination and the travel date. The app then shows available bus services for that route.

Passengers can see seat layout choose their seat and make payment in the same place. The app does not send the user to another platform. Uber has kept the design similar to its ride booking system. This makes it easier for regular users to understand.

Large Network of Bus Routes

The new system uses the network of AbhiBus. The platform is connected with more than 6200 bus operators across India. With this facility, Uber travellers will get access to 600000 bus routes. These buses are AC buses, sleeper buses, 40-seater buses, Volvo buses and Scania buses.

Bus travel is still the most common transport option for many routes in India. In many areas buses are the only direct travel option between cities.

Features Available for Travellers

The booking service includes some useful features. Passengers can check live seat availability before booking a ticket. Some routes also show 360-degree images of buses. This helps passengers understand the seating and interior.

Another feature allows live bus tracking during the journey. Users can also contact customer support if they face any issues. AbhiBus also offers a feature called Abhi Assured. This may give compensation if the bus service gets disrupted.

Claims Made By Company

Rohit Sharma (Chief Operating Officer at AbhiBus) said the partnership will make bus booking easier for travellers. He also announced that millions of Uber users can now discover bus routes quickly without searching multiple platforms.

Praveen Neppalli Naga (Chief Technology Officer at Uber) said the company wants to make travel simple for everyone. Adding bus booking is part of that plan.

Big Market for Intercity Bus Travel

India has a very large road transport network. Many people travel from one city to another by bus every year. It is a common and trusted way to move across the country.
Bus tickets are usually cheaper than flight tickets. Because of this many travellers still choose buses when they plan long distance journeys.

For Uber the partnership helps expand its services. For AbhiBus it brings access to Uber’s large user base. AbhiBus is owned by the travel platform ixigo. The company also provides booking services for train flights buses and hotels. The partnership announcement was made at an event in Gurugram. Leaders from both companies attended the event and shared details of the new feature.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What is the seating capacity of intercity buses?

Ans. Most intercity buses have a seating capacity between 30 and 56 passengers, depending on the bus type. Sleeper buses usually carry fewer passengers because they provide sleeping berths instead of normal seats.

Q2. What mileage do intercity buses usually give?

Ans. Diesel intercity buses usually deliver 3 to 5 kilometres per litre, depending on road conditions bus size and driving style. Newer models and electric buses can offer better efficiency.

Q3. What is the average price of an intercity bus in India?

Ans. The price of an intercity bus can range from ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore or more, depending on the brand features, engine type and seating configuration.

Q4. What features are available in modern intercity buses?

Ans. Modern buses often include reclining seats, charging points, air conditioning, GPS tracking, entertainment screens and luggage space to make long-distance travel more comfortable for passengers.

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