Episode 20

How Smartphones are Enabling Ease and Quality of Travel Across India

20 min 20 sec

February 13, 2024

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Securing train tickets on short notice or opting for air travel can be both – challenging and costly for the majority of India's population. Opting for road travel, especially buses, is more affordable but comes with its own set of challenges. Right from ticket booking hassles, to timeliness, to cleanliness, and other basic amenities. Listen to this episode to explore the evolving landscape of bus travel, driven by mobility companies like Intrcity. Discover how technology and smartphones are revolutionising the bus travel experience by making it more accessible and seamless, especially for the next half billion!

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