Sudhakar Chirra, Sasya Chirra and Sasya Chirra had founded AbhiBus. AbhiBus (ixigo bus business),
aggregates over 4,000+ private bus operators and 25 leading State RTCs,
covering more than 350,000+ routes across the country. AbhiBus through its website
and apps allow users to check amenities provided by bus operators, compare
booking fares, check bus timings in the searched route, live tracking of the
bus before arrival, cancellation protection options and other facilities.
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ticketing platform AbhiBus has partnered with FlixBus, Europe's largest
intercity bus service, to bring a new standard of bus travel to the country. With
FlixBus tickets now available on AbhiBus, users can seamlessly book premium bus
journeys across India starting at just Rs.99. After launching earlier this year
on popular routes in North India, FlixBus has recently expanded its services in
South India, now connecting major cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, and
Hyderabad. The company's next phase of growth will extend to cities like
Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirupati, and Vijayawada, aiming to capitalize on
AbhiBus's extensive reach in South Indian markets and its technological
expertise. The collaboration is set to elevate the travel experience for Indian
passengers, offering high-quality services, modern amenities like spacious
seating, and punctual schedules - all at an affordable price. By integrating
with AbhiBus, FlixBus will ensures that passengers can easily browse routes,
compare prices, and book tickets through an enhanced, user-friendly interface.
Rohit Sharma, COO of AbhiBus, said, "This partnership reflects the shared
ambition of FlixBus and AbhiBus to revolutionize intercity travel in India by
providing high-quality, yet affordable bus services. By combining FlixBus's
premium offerings with our intuitive and user-friendly platform, we're
elevating the travel experience for Indian passengers. Moreover, FlixBus's
strong commitment to sustainability makes this collaboration a perfect choice
for eco-conscious travellers, offering greener, more environmentally
responsible travel options without compromising on comfort or
convenience." Surya Khurana, Managing Director of FlixBus India, added,
"FlixBus is renowned for its modern, comfortable buses and unwavering
commitment to encouraging shared travel. We are excited to join forces with
AbhiBus, leveraging its strong foothold in South India to expand our reach into
new regions. As part of our recent South India expansion, we have launched 6
new routes as inaugural connections in the region connecting 33 cities, further
driving our growth. Together, we aim to offer Indian passengers convenient and
affordable travel solutions that prioritize both comfort and
sustainability." Apart from an e-ticketing platform, AbhiBus also provides
an end-to-end technology solution to private and Government bus operators. It
provides a state-of-the-art online passenger reservation system to more than
350 private bus operators and 5 StateRoad Transport Corporations, including
APSRTC, TSRTC, KSRTC, HRTC (Himachal) and Kerala RTC across India.Its software
solutions include fleet management solutions, vehicle tracking systems,
passenger information systems, and logistics, providing a robust and
customizable software solution to small and big-size bus operators.