IntrCity SmartBus, a leading intercity mobility platform, has announced a partnership with CheckMyBus – the world’s biggest bus travel metasearch platform. This collaboration is aimed at improving intercity travel for both domestic and overseas travellers by providing convenient, high-quality transport across India. IntrCity, CheckMyBus’ first Indian partner, aims to attract travellers from key markets like the US, UK and Europe by offering affordable but premium travel options.
CheckMyBus users can now access IntrCity’s extensive network, which includes over 630 routes, covering major destinations such as Delhi, Shimla Dharamshala Kasol, Hyderabad Chennai and Bengaluru.
Manish Rathi, Co-Founder & CEO, IntrCity SmartBus, emphasised the strategic importance of this collaboration, “Partnering with CheckMyBus enables us to significantly expand our market reach, particularly among international travelers who seek value-driven travel options. This collaboration not only will drive our business growth, but it will also set new industry standards for bus travel in India. This partnership will allow us to continue to innovate and contribute to India’s tourism infrastructure.
IntrCity is designed to meet the needs of international travelers in terms of comfort and convenience. IntrCity offers features such as onboard washrooms and real-time tracking. It also has CCTV-equipped buses and bus captains that provide personalised assistance.
Marc Hofmann, CEO of CheckMyBus also expressed his excitement over the partnership: “We’re delighted to offer IntrCity’s exceptional services to our domestic and global users.” This collaboration is a great way to enhance the bus travel experience in India, thanks to their commitment and extensive network.
This collaboration between IntrCity, CheckMyBus and the Indian tourism industry comes at a critical time for India’s industry. It is expected that international tourist arrivals will increase significantly following the pandemic. This partnership is in line with India’s growing travel industry and supports the government’s efforts. By providing reliable, comfortable bus service, we hope to enhance India’s attractiveness for international travellers. This includes those looking for affordable travel options between the country’s main tourist destinations.
Future growth and expansion plans
IntrCity SmartBus is planning ambitious expansion. The company plans to expand its fleet by over 300 percent and add more than 50 new routes in India, especially in the north, south, and west regions. IntrCity also plans to introduce 100 new washroom-equipped buses, which will further improve the comfort of long distance travellers.
“Following our partnership, we are expanding aggressively in new regions and routes.”
“This is especially true in the West and South India. Our goal will be to scale up our operation to meet the demand for high quality bus travel. This growth will solidify IntrCity as the leader of India’s intercity market”, Rathi said.
IntrCity, by integrating AI-driven insight and customer feedback is poised to continually improve their services, making them a top choice both for domestic and foreign travellers.
