AbhiBus and CheckMyBus Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Access to India’s Bus Network

Bengaluru, 26th June, 2025: AbhiBus (ixigo’s bus business), one of India’s leading online bus ticketing platforms, has entered into a strategic partnership with CheckMyBus, a Germany-based global intercity bus metasearch engine. Through this collaboration, CheckMyBus will integrate AbhiBus’s extensive network of 4,000+ bus operators and 3.5 lakh+ routes across India, making it easier than ever for both international and domestic travellers to 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, travellers from around the world can now access India’s vast and diverse bus network on a global platform, gaining visibility into routes, schedules and prices alongside other modes of transport.

Speaking on this, Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus, said, “This partnership is a major leap towards making India’s expansive bus network more accessible to the world. By integrating with CheckMyBus, we’re opening doors for international travellers to explore India with confidence, from the moment they land, all the way to their final stop. With Indian bus routes now globally discoverable, we’re simplifying travel across the country and helping global explorers navigate it more affordably and effortlessly.”

Marc Hofmann, CEO, CheckMyBus, added, “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.”

Since its inception, AbhiBus has redefined bus travel in India with a customer-first approach and a host of innovative features, including features like Abhi Assured for reliable, on-time travel , Pink Seat feature for the safety and convenience of female travellers, Bus Insights for route and operator ratings based on real traveller experiences and seamless integration with leading private operators and state transport corporations (SRTCs). With continuous product innovation and a focus on traveller convenience, AbhiBus remains at the forefront of shaping the future of road travel in India.