With the festive season in full swing, IntrCity SmartBus, has reported a 35% increase in bookings compared to last year, with reservations already 30% higher than in 2024. The surge highlights a strong preference among Indian travellers for comfortable, reliable, and premium bus travel options during the busy Diwali period.
“This festive season, IntrCity SmartBus has seen a 35% growth in bookings compared to last year, with bookings already 30% higher than 2024. During the festive period, bookings are nearly double regular weeks, with high occupancy and advance bookings across major routes. To meet the Diwali rush, we’ve added 70% more seats across our network,” said Manish Rathi, Co-founder & CEO, IntrCity SmartBus.
Among the most popular routes this season are Delhi–Lucknow, Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Nagpur, Chennai–Madurai, Bengaluru–Hyderabad, and Mumbai–Indore, along with strong demand for Kanpur, Trichy, and Amritsar. The extended Dussehra–Diwali weekend has further boosted intercity travel, with passengers favouring metro-to-Tier-2 corridors and traditional hometown and leisure routes.
Over the past year, IntrCity SmartBus has expanded its fleet and enhanced onboard amenities, including washrooms, trained captains, the Club Miles loyalty program, and its Smart Switch flexibility feature. With limited train availability and rising airfares, more travellers are opting for IntrCity SmartBus as a comfortable, safe, and hassle-free alternative for festive journeys.
