Uber India expands intercity routes by 50%, tests Motorhomes in Delhi-NCR

Premium On-Wheels Ride: Each Motorhome can seat 4–5 passengers and is operated by a driver and assistant. The vehicle includes a television, microwave, lavatory, and mini-fridge to enhance comfort. The service also offers booking through Reserve, the ability to add stops, real-time tracking, and 24×7 support—features consistent with Uber’s existing Intercity product.

Travel Trends Rising: Over the past year, Mumbai–Pune, Delhi–Agra, Bengaluru–Mysore, Lucknow–Kanpur, and Ahmedabad–Vadodara were the most popular Intercity routes. Demand surged during long weekends and festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid, and the summer wedding season. Fridays saw the highest ride bookings, especially during early mornings and 2–3 p.m., when traffic is lighter and travellers often head out for getaways or events.

Trip Types Diversify: Round-trip bookings are often made for leisure trips, religious pilgrimages, or attending events. One-way Intercity rides continue to serve users visiting family, travelling for business, or connecting to rail and air transport. These evolving trip patterns show how Indian travellers are blending convenience with purpose in their long-distance travel choices.

Uber’s Expansion Strategy: Shweta Mantri, Head of Rider Verticals at Uber India and South Asia, said more people are choosing road travel for quick breaks, family visits, and meetings. She said Uber Intercity is designed to meet rising expectations for simple, dependable travel. The launch of Motorhomes and the expansion of routes are part of Uber’s focus on redefining road mobility in India.

India’s Mobility Mission: Uber entered India in 2013 and now operates in over 125 cities. The ride-haling company claims that it has completed more than 3 billion trips and supports over 1.4 million driver-partners. Its services now include cars, bikes, autos, and buses.