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AbhiBus partners with CheckMyBus to expand global access to intercity travel in India

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AbhiBus partners with CheckMyBus to expand global access to intercity travel in India
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AbhiBus partners with CheckMyBus to expand global access to intercity travel in India Online bus ticketing platform AbhiBus, part of ixigo’s bus business, has partnered with CheckMyBus, a Germany-based global intercity bus metasearch engine. Through this collaboration, CheckMyBus will integrate AbhiBus’s extensive network of over 4,000 bus operators and more than 3.5 lakh (350,000+) routes across India. This will enable both domestic and international travellers to easily search and book intercity and last-mile bus journeys across the country. CheckMyBus operates in over 90 countries, across 21 local domains and 12 languages, offering a one-stop comparison platform for intercity transport. With this integration, users worldwide will gain visibility into India’s bus routes, schedules, and prices—alongside other modes of transport. Marc Hofmann, CEO of CheckMyBus, said, “We are delighted to welcome AbhiBus’s vast network onto our platform. By integrating thousands of Indian bus operators, we strengthen our mission to make bus travel a seamless experience worldwide. This partnership brings unprecedented access and convenience to intercity travel in India.” AbhiBus aggregates inventory from over 4,000 operators, including major State Road Transport Corporations (SRTCs), and is the official ticketing partner for several of them, as well as for IRCTC bus bookings. The platform allows users to compare fares, view bus amenities and schedules, track buses live, and access features such as cancellation protection. Since its inception, AbhiBus has focused on a customer-first approach with innovative features like Abhi Assured for reliable, on-time travel; Pink Seat for the safety and comfort of female travellers; and Bus Insights for route and operator ratings based on real traveller feedback.

ixigo to acquire 60% stake in Spain’s Trenes for Rs 125 Cr, enters Europe

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ixigo to acquire 60% stake in Spain’s Trenes for Rs 125 Cr, enters Europe
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**ixigo to acquire 60% stake in Spain’s Trenes for Rs 125 Cr, enters Europe** Online travel aggregator ixigo has approved the acquisition of a majority stake in Spain-based online train ticketing platform Trenes for a total investment of around Rs 125 crore. As part of the transaction, ixigo will acquire an upfront 60% stake in Trenes. Post-acquisition, Trenes will become a step-down subsidiary of ixigo. The company will also have the option to acquire the remaining shareholding at a later stage. Founded in 2013, Trenes operates across Spain and Southern Europe and is integrated with major Spanish and European rail operators, enabling multi-operator rail bookings. Spain’s rail market recorded 549 million passengers in 2024. Trenes reported operating revenue of around Rs 60 crore and a profit after tax of about Rs 15 crore in CY25. The acquisition is ixigo’s first major international deal and its strategic entry into Europe, a market widely regarded as the global benchmark for rail travel. ixigo expects to generate synergies by combining Trenes’ local market presence and rail integrations with its AI-led product capabilities and technology expertise. Founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, ixigo operates an AI-based travel platform offering bookings across trains, flights, buses, hotels and cabs through its ixigo, ConfirmTkt and AbhiBus apps. The company reported over 54 crore annual active users in FY25. For the quarter ended December 2025, ixigo’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 317.6 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 242 crore in Q3 FY25, while profit increased 55% to Rs 24 crore from Rs 15.5 crore during the same period.

IntrCity SmartBus raises Rs 250 Cr in Series D led by A91 Partners

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IntrCity SmartBus raises Rs 250 Cr in Series D led by A91 Partners
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IntrCity SmartBus raises Rs 250 Cr in Series D led by A91 Partners Intercity bus network IntrCity SmartBus has raised Rs 250 crore ($28 million) in a Series D funding round led by A91 Partners. IntrCity had earlier raised $4.5 million from Samsung Venture Investment and other investors in February last year. As per the startup data intelligent platform TheKredible, IntrCity has raised nearly $80 million to date and was valued at around $110 million in the last funding round. The Noida-based company will use the funds to enhance customer travel experience, upgrade its fleet management technology platform, and expand coverage across tier-II and tier-III cities. Co-founded in 2019 by Kapil Raizada and Manish Rathi, IntrCity SmartBus operates as the bus arm of RailYatri, offering standardized intercity bus travel through an asset-light model. Its “SmartBuses” are equipped with IoT devices for real-time tracking and data monitoring. “The brand continues to scale up organically and profitably and is projected to maintain its 50% year-on-year growth this year. We are excited to onboard A91 Partners in the next phase of our journey,” said Raizada. “This new capital enables us to further double down on our vision to transform the bus-travel landscape in India.” IntrCity SmartBus claims to operate on more than 630 routes across 15 states. Its sister platform, RailYatri, serves over 12 million monthly users offering train ticket booking and travel insights. The company aims to double its fleet and touch Rs 1,000 crore in turnover by next year. While the company has yet to file its annual financial statements for FY25, it reported a 15.9% jump in its revenue from operations to Rs 317.34 crore during FY24 as compared to Rs 273.9 crore in FY23. It competes with Abhibus, Zingbus, Leafybus and ixigo’s Freshbus.

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