Redbus ventures into bus charter space, launches “Bus Hire”

Redbus, one of the earlier entrants in online bus ticketing business, has ventured into vehicle charter space by launching its new service “Bus Hire”. The new platform will help cater to customers who seek to hire buses, mini-buses or travelers on short or long route. The service is currently available only in selected cities i.e. Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Ahmedabad.

Prakash Sangam, CEO Redbus, said that “Often group travel such as corporate outings, weddings and pilgrimages require a full vehicle to be hired. There was no easy way for travellers to connect with multiple vehicle providers to hire a bus of their choice. With our new Bus Hire product, we aim to simplify the process by providing customers with a customized, transparent and quick method of evaluating and choosing among different vehicle options. For charter bus operators, it opens up another avenue for attracting customers and growing their business.”