zingbus Launches India’s 1st Ever ‘Pay at Bus’ Facility For Its Customers

India’s leading surface mobility brand, zingbus launches first-of-its-kind ‘Pay at Bus’ facility for its customers. The new service facilitates zingbus customers to book their travel ticket(s) online through app or web, and pay the amount of their ticket while boarding the bus.

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zingbus has deployed the ‘Pay at Bus’ facility on every route and services starting with Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab belt. The new service facility enables those customers who are not comfortable with pre-payments or digital payments, to book and travel with zingbus ease free.

Speaking on the new launch, Prashant Kumar, CEO & Co-Founder, zingbus, highlighted: “Nearly 83% of Indian consumers are still inclined towards paying cash for any service or product. While the future is ‘Digital India’ with the amalgamation of technology and advanced services, this major chunk of consumers still hesitate to trust & rely on a brand in terms of digital monetary payments. From 3Mn+ zingbus customer base, 72% of consumers hail from tier ⅔ cities & towns, and with the launch of ‘Pay at Bus’ we are aligned to grow the tech cohort of the nation, including those stranded groups of offline users, giving them an opportunity to first-hand experience and understand the brand features and benefits, and then pay for the experience.”

The dynamics of the ‘Pay at Bus’ facility is equivalent to that of the “Cash on Delivery” facility prompted by the e-commerce industry. However, with the integration of ‘Pay at Bus’, zingbus focuses on offering the generation x of India, a more flexible payment mode for their travel needs. The new launch aims to bridge the gap between the brand & its customers, building a secured bond of trust between the two. Moreover, since the integration of this feature, zingbus has witnessed more than 15% increase in the App bookings.

zingbus is confident to raise a revolution in the Indian travel industry with progressive technology based features and ‘Pay at Bus’ is merely the beginning of a changed ecosystem of the Indian intercity travel market. zingbus is gradually building the most preferred mobility brand of India, dominating the Indian intercity industry.

About zingbus:

Founded in 2019, zingbus is the largest tech-based intercity bus service provider in India with an established network of 350+ buses catering to over 500 Cities. Having served more than 3 Million customers, zingbus serves 18 states spread across Northern, Western & Southern regions of India. Garnering a strong foothold in the intercity travel domain, the company believes that the right to affordable & dignified travel is fundamental to human existence & development. zingbus is the future of the Indian intercity travel dedicated to serve, ensuring a safe, reliable and affordable travel option for mankind.

5 Best Bus Ticket Booking Sartups in India

Are you planning a trip in coming days? The summer vacations are almost around the corner and your plans must be in full bloom. Make your travel comfortable and hassle-free by booking your bus tickets online using the best bus ticket booking apps. You can even save huge money using the offers today on bus tickets. There are numerous bus ticket booking apps through which you can book tickets within minutes. Check out the details in the article below.

1) Golofty - An Indore Based Travel Booking Startup

When you plan your travel the most hectic part of the plan is to stand in a long queue to get a bus ticket. And to tackle this problem a fresh new startup has entered the market aiming to reduce all your hassle and giving you the best experience of travel. Founded in December 2016 by Aman Khurana, Golofty has now spread wide across the country. GoLofty has spread its arms across 75,000 routes in India and 2500 bus operators are constantly available to help the customers and provide them with great deals. Their network has spread to around 3400 cities in India.
The company has both website and an app which is available on Google Play Store. You can avail great offers once you sign in to the app. As the travel industry is witnessing a growth rate of 25% per year the availability of online bus booking app is going to provide comfortable travel booking experience. Avail additional discounts through offer today on bus tickets.

2) MakeMyTrip - A Startup From Gurugram

Initially founded with keeping in mind the overseas Indian community the company was launched in 2000 in the US market. However, the company then entered into Indian market in 2005 offering online ticket bookings for the customers. The company was founded by Deep Kalra who is an IIM Ahmedabad alumni. The introduction of Makemytrip has resolved issues of online flight ticket booking, bus ticket booking, and also hotel booking. With just one app you can do everything that you need to for your next trip. You can use the app or website to book your tickets.

The company offers unique travel packages, holiday packages, and you can even book your entire trip via Makemytrip. The special packages come at special rates and you can avail additional discounts using promo codes. You can choose your choice of seats while travelling and ensure comfortable ride throughout your travel. Booking online tickets saves your time standing in long queues and waiting for your turn to purchase the tickets. Also, you can pay using various payment options like wallets or credit/debit cards or visa cards.

3) TravelYaari

Again, founded by an IIM A alumunus, Travelyaari is now one of the biggest travel startups in India. The idea was seeded in 2006 at the college campus and soon grew into the biggest travel booking platform. Founded by three friends the company grew slowly and acquired big successes in the years 2008 and 2010. Travelyaari has its headquarters in Bangalore on a 3,500 sq ft office space. Today the company has offices in 10 major cities, has tied up with 1200 travel operators, has employee staff of 200, and is drawing 15% of the market share. The company will soon launch its international services in coming years.

In India, Travelyaari has occupied a huge number of customer base through their best services and offers. They have made bus travel simpler and comfortable for common man. They have tackled the problem of seeking travel operators to book tickets and have made it possible for everyone to book their own tickets without paying extra commission. You can get your ticket on tap of your fingers while relaxing on couch. You can also save money using the bus ticket offers and promo codes. Travelyaari has really made travel an experience rather than hectic period.

4) RedBus

RedBus is the most famous online bus ticket booking platform in India. It has revolutionized the way travel industry works. It has maximum user base and, therefore, market share in the country. Founded in 2006 by Prakash Sangam the company has its headquarters situated in Bengaluru. The company started with just few seats from a single bus operator and now has reached to 700 bus operators and have listed 10,000 buses. RedBus sales approximately 5000 tickets per day and works in 15 states across the country. It allows you to browse among the cities you want to travel to and book your tickets.

Through RedBus you can book a Volvo, Sleeper, or normal bus tickets between your boarding place to destination place. The idea for RedBus was conceived when the founder Phanindra Sama could not book a bus ticket when he wished to visit his home for Diwali celebrations. The unavailability of tickets then urged him to think upon connecting the bus services to online portal where people can book tickets well in advance. Thus, it saves your time and energy and guarantees a confirm ticket. You can also save money by using offers today on bus tickets.

5) Cleartrip

Another impactful Indian online travel venture which is making travel a safer, comfortable journey for its customers. The company was founder in 2006 by Start Crighton and Hrush Bhatt and has its headquarters situated in Mumbai. Initially, the company aimed at aggregating hotels and air travel but now has expanded its services to book trains, buses, weeked gateaways, etc. The customers can book tickets using Cleartrip app or website. The app is available on Google Play Store and Apple store.

The company has got a huge customer base as their app has been downloaded eight million times. This suggests their growth and the services they provide to keep their customers happy. You can book your bus tickets by choosing your boarding city and destination city. Cleartrip provides tickets at an affordable rates and you can also save additional money using the offers.

Make your Travel Comfortable

The online bus ticket booking apps provide you everything on few taps of your finger tips. In today's world time has become an essential commodity. So you should use these apps to book your tickets and save your time. And also save money along with it during the offers today on bus tickets. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and book your tickets now!

5 Best Bus Ticket Booking Sartups in India

Are you planning a trip in coming days? The summer vacations are almost around the corner and your plans must be in full bloom. Make your travel comfortable and hassle-free by booking your bus tickets online using the best bus ticket booking apps. You can even save huge money using the offers today on bus tickets. There are numerous bus ticket booking apps through which you can book tickets within minutes. Check out the details in the article below.

1) Golofty - An Indore Based Travel Booking Startup

When you plan your travel the most hectic part of the plan is to stand in a long queue to get a bus ticket. And to tackle this problem a fresh new startup has entered the market aiming to reduce all your hassle and giving you the best experience of travel. Founded in December 2016 by Aman Khurana, Golofty has now spread wide across the country. GoLofty has spread its arms across 75,000 routes in India and 2500 bus operators are constantly available to help the customers and provide them with great deals. Their network has spread to around 3400 cities in India.
The company has both website and an app which is available on Google Play Store. You can avail great offers once you sign in to the app. As the travel industry is witnessing a growth rate of 25% per year the availability of online bus booking app is going to provide comfortable travel booking experience. Avail additional discounts through offer today on bus tickets.

2) MakeMyTrip - A Startup From Gurugram

Initially founded with keeping in mind the overseas Indian community the company was launched in 2000 in the US market. However, the company then entered into Indian market in 2005 offering online ticket bookings for the customers. The company was founded by Deep Kalra who is an IIM Ahmedabad alumni. The introduction of Makemytrip has resolved issues of online flight ticket booking, bus ticket booking, and also hotel booking. With just one app you can do everything that you need to for your next trip. You can use the app or website to book your tickets.

The company offers unique travel packages, holiday packages, and you can even book your entire trip via Makemytrip. The special packages come at special rates and you can avail additional discounts using promo codes. You can choose your choice of seats while travelling and ensure comfortable ride throughout your travel. Booking online tickets saves your time standing in long queues and waiting for your turn to purchase the tickets. Also, you can pay using various payment options like wallets or credit/debit cards or visa cards.

3) TravelYaari

Again, founded by an IIM A alumunus, Travelyaari is now one of the biggest travel startups in India. The idea was seeded in 2006 at the college campus and soon grew into the biggest travel booking platform. Founded by three friends the company grew slowly and acquired big successes in the years 2008 and 2010. Travelyaari has its headquarters in Bangalore on a 3,500 sq ft office space. Today the company has offices in 10 major cities, has tied up with 1200 travel operators, has employee staff of 200, and is drawing 15% of the market share. The company will soon launch its international services in coming years.

In India, Travelyaari has occupied a huge number of customer base through their best services and offers. They have made bus travel simpler and comfortable for common man. They have tackled the problem of seeking travel operators to book tickets and have made it possible for everyone to book their own tickets without paying extra commission. You can get your ticket on tap of your fingers while relaxing on couch. You can also save money using the bus ticket offers and promo codes. Travelyaari has really made travel an experience rather than hectic period.

4) RedBus

RedBus is the most famous online bus ticket booking platform in India. It has revolutionized the way travel industry works. It has maximum user base and, therefore, market share in the country. Founded in 2006 by Prakash Sangam the company has its headquarters situated in Bengaluru. The company started with just few seats from a single bus operator and now has reached to 700 bus operators and have listed 10,000 buses. RedBus sales approximately 5000 tickets per day and works in 15 states across the country. It allows you to browse among the cities you want to travel to and book your tickets.

Through RedBus you can book a Volvo, Sleeper, or normal bus tickets between your boarding place to destination place. The idea for RedBus was conceived when the founder Phanindra Sama could not book a bus ticket when he wished to visit his home for Diwali celebrations. The unavailability of tickets then urged him to think upon connecting the bus services to online portal where people can book tickets well in advance. Thus, it saves your time and energy and guarantees a confirm ticket. You can also save money by using offers today on bus tickets.

5) Cleartrip

Another impactful Indian online travel venture which is making travel a safer, comfortable journey for its customers. The company was founder in 2006 by Start Crighton and Hrush Bhatt and has its headquarters situated in Mumbai. Initially, the company aimed at aggregating hotels and air travel but now has expanded its services to book trains, buses, weeked gateaways, etc. The customers can book tickets using Cleartrip app or website. The app is available on Google Play Store and Apple store.

The company has got a huge customer base as their app has been downloaded eight million times. This suggests their growth and the services they provide to keep their customers happy. You can book your bus tickets by choosing your boarding city and destination city. Cleartrip provides tickets at an affordable rates and you can also save additional money using the offers.

Make your Travel Comfortable

The online bus ticket booking apps provide you everything on few taps of your finger tips. In today's world time has become an essential commodity. So you should use these apps to book your tickets and save your time. And also save money along with it during the offers today on bus tickets. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and book your tickets now!

How This Startup Is Helping Commuters To Cut Time By Using GPS Feed From Buses

CarWale Founder and CEO, Mohit Dubey, Nikhil Aggarwal and IIT Delhi alumni, Vinayak Bhavnani realised that not more than 5% percent of Indians would own a car or any form of private transport at any point in their lives. Even from an infrastructure perspective, they recognized that most of the cities in India are not equipped to handle car ownership beyond these levels. Hence the majority of Indians will continue to rely on public transportation as their primary mode of transit.

Further, they witnessed that alternate ways of travelling within a city were emerging (shared bikes, shuttles etc) and getting more and more dynamic in terms of availability, pricing, etc. implying the need for a single platform that can provide information on all these different options so that a commuter can plan the most efficient trip.

However, the experience of public transit is extremely broken and has tremendous frictions. Sensing the need to address this daunting problem and tap the untapped market, the trio founded Zophop in 2014.

“With an intention to make everyday city commute hassle-free and convenient for the majority of the population in the country, Zophop was launched in 2014 to address, best multi-modal trip, real time information on availability and digital, smart ticketing for public transportation,” says Nikhil Aggarwal, COO, Co-founder, Zophop.

Mumbai-based startup is a mobile application targeted at making daily commute easier for people using public modes of travel. Zophop 1.0 was a multi-modal trip planner for 15 cities in India covering local trains, city buses, metro, cabs and autos. Zophop 2.0 was launched in early 2016 after the team realized that within urban transit, the biggest problem is the 15 min+ waiting time taken by buses with absolutely no visibility on arrival.

“In order to facilitate multi-modal transit and make lives simpler, the team decided to inform people about their ‘next bus’ and started providing real time information on buses on Zophop. It is the first and only platform to have a sizeable fleet for ‘live’ ETA as compared to both their local and international competitors. Zophop 3.0 now takes the consumer proposition from information to transactions and facilitates end-to-end seamless transit experiences,” says Nikhil.

Meet The Brain Behind It

27 year old Vinayak has worked on chat and voice products and did his thesis on LTE/4G. Before starting his entrepreneurial journey, Vinayak worked with Directi on mobile chat and voice products for 2 years. At Zophop, IIT-Delhi grads have been responsible for charting the product roadmap of the company. Through a combination of a deep understanding of the consumer need and technology, Vinayak has ensured that Zophop is the first-to-market globally with product features.

Whereas if we talk about Nikhil, prior co-founding Zophop, he had worked with Morgan Stanley's investment banking team in India for 6 long years where he used to cover fields like technology, automotive and real estate sectors. At Zophop, Nikhil plays an instrumental role in architecting the strategic roadmap for the company and building a robust business model. Nikhil is responsible for growing the information supply-side of the business and overseeing operations.

A Bumpy Ride

The biggest challenge during the early day was to develop a deep understanding of the market and understand what their target audience needs. Equally challenging during the early days was to build the right team. “Over the last few years, the additional challenge has been to aggregate data of buses especially when in most cases it simply doesn’t exist. We have been successful in deploying some innovative go-to-market strategies and technology to address this,” says Nikhil.

In its journey of building the consumer proposition, the company also realised the need to build and deploy enterprise tools at the bus operators end. “Zophop has installed GPS in 1,000+ buses and deployed dynamic scheduling tools so that it can generate real-time information. As a sector, public transit has limited or unused technology infrastructure and Zophop has taken a lead in deploying this infrastructure to power the consumer proposition,” says Nikhil.

Today, Zophop has associated with around 10 transport providers in cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur and Indore to offer either real-time information or mobile ticketing. It has also partnered with private transportation companies Jugnoo, Uber, Prasanna Purple and Bhagirathi Travels to allow users to search for and choose their services as alternative transit options.

Understanding Technology More Closely

Zophop often install GPS on buses which enable commuters to track the real position of a bus, it's time of arrival at any bus stop on a route. “We call this the Uber+ experience and allow commuters to spend their valuable time with friends and family instead of standing in the heat or rain at a bus stop. We use the GPS feed from the buses and combine it with dynamic scheduling information i.e which bus is on which route in real time, then predict the ETA using a proprietary algorithm to all stops on the route based on current vehicle movement, historical data, traffic information etc, explains Nikhil.

Not only this, with Zophop, commuters can also purchase tickets on its app which is very similar to booking a movie ticket. Users can purchase a mobile pass or ticket directly on Zophop - anytime, anywhere. “As a transit company it is important to also make the entire journey comfortable, hence we provide the following additional key features - multi-modal journey planning, voice alerts on next stop arrival, ability to share trip from a safety perspective,” says Nikhil.

Funds Flowing In

Zophop, which just returned from attending Innotrek this year after interacting with prominent Silicon Valley investors and experts, tech campus visits to global giants, had raised angel funding from leading technology entrepreneurs and investors such as Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com), Satyan Gajwani (MD, Times Internet) and Amit Singhal (Previously SVP, Google) in year 2015.

Road Ahead

Currently, Zophop is present in around 15 cities in India but at different stages of deployment. They have claims that most of its traffic is generated from Mumbai and it’s suburbs, Nagpur and Kolkata.Currently providing live bus tracking information for 5,000 buses and have 50,000+ monthly active users,

Currently providing live bus tracking information for 5,000 buses and have 50,000+ monthly active users, Zophop is planning to bring 1 lakh live buses for ETA or ticketing on its platform in the next two to three years. Further, it aims to provide users with options to choose and combine these buses with other modes of transportation.

“The team envisages Zophop as a public transit assistant to every Indian. Zophop plans to create a seamless payment experience across modes in the same way that exists in other countries through smart cards.In the future, it also plans to leapfrog smart cards and enable payment via mobile phones,” concludes Nikhil.

How This Startup Is Helping Commuters To Cut Time By Using GPS Feed From Buses

CarWale Founder and CEO, Mohit Dubey, Nikhil Aggarwal and IIT Delhi alumni, Vinayak Bhavnani realised that not more than 5% percent of Indians would own a car or any form of private transport at any point in their lives. Even from an infrastructure perspective, they recognized that most of the cities in India are not equipped to handle car ownership beyond these levels. Hence the majority of Indians will continue to rely on public transportation as their primary mode of transit.

Further, they witnessed that alternate ways of travelling within a city were emerging (shared bikes, shuttles etc) and getting more and more dynamic in terms of availability, pricing, etc. implying the need for a single platform that can provide information on all these different options so that a commuter can plan the most efficient trip.

However, the experience of public transit is extremely broken and has tremendous frictions. Sensing the need to address this daunting problem and tap the untapped market, the trio founded Zophop in 2014.

“With an intention to make everyday city commute hassle-free and convenient for the majority of the population in the country, Zophop was launched in 2014 to address, best multi-modal trip, real time information on availability and digital, smart ticketing for public transportation,” says Nikhil Aggarwal, COO, Co-founder, Zophop.

Mumbai-based startup is a mobile application targeted at making daily commute easier for people using public modes of travel. Zophop 1.0 was a multi-modal trip planner for 15 cities in India covering local trains, city buses, metro, cabs and autos. Zophop 2.0 was launched in early 2016 after the team realized that within urban transit, the biggest problem is the 15 min+ waiting time taken by buses with absolutely no visibility on arrival.

“In order to facilitate multi-modal transit and make lives simpler, the team decided to inform people about their ‘next bus’ and started providing real time information on buses on Zophop. It is the first and only platform to have a sizeable fleet for ‘live’ ETA as compared to both their local and international competitors. Zophop 3.0 now takes the consumer proposition from information to transactions and facilitates end-to-end seamless transit experiences,” says Nikhil.

Meet The Brain Behind It

27 year old Vinayak has worked on chat and voice products and did his thesis on LTE/4G. Before starting his entrepreneurial journey, Vinayak worked with Directi on mobile chat and voice products for 2 years. At Zophop, IIT-Delhi grads have been responsible for charting the product roadmap of the company. Through a combination of a deep understanding of the consumer need and technology, Vinayak has ensured that Zophop is the first-to-market globally with product features.

Whereas if we talk about Nikhil, prior co-founding Zophop, he had worked with Morgan Stanley's investment banking team in India for 6 long years where he used to cover fields like technology, automotive and real estate sectors. At Zophop, Nikhil plays an instrumental role in architecting the strategic roadmap for the company and building a robust business model. Nikhil is responsible for growing the information supply-side of the business and overseeing operations.

A Bumpy Ride

The biggest challenge during the early day was to develop a deep understanding of the market and understand what their target audience needs. Equally challenging during the early days was to build the right team. “Over the last few years, the additional challenge has been to aggregate data of buses especially when in most cases it simply doesn’t exist. We have been successful in deploying some innovative go-to-market strategies and technology to address this,” says Nikhil.

In its journey of building the consumer proposition, the company also realised the need to build and deploy enterprise tools at the bus operators end. “Zophop has installed GPS in 1,000+ buses and deployed dynamic scheduling tools so that it can generate real-time information. As a sector, public transit has limited or unused technology infrastructure and Zophop has taken a lead in deploying this infrastructure to power the consumer proposition,” says Nikhil.

Today, Zophop has associated with around 10 transport providers in cities such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur and Indore to offer either real-time information or mobile ticketing. It has also partnered with private transportation companies Jugnoo, Uber, Prasanna Purple and Bhagirathi Travels to allow users to search for and choose their services as alternative transit options.

Understanding Technology More Closely

Zophop often install GPS on buses which enable commuters to track the real position of a bus, it's time of arrival at any bus stop on a route. “We call this the Uber+ experience and allow commuters to spend their valuable time with friends and family instead of standing in the heat or rain at a bus stop. We use the GPS feed from the buses and combine it with dynamic scheduling information i.e which bus is on which route in real time, then predict the ETA using a proprietary algorithm to all stops on the route based on current vehicle movement, historical data, traffic information etc, explains Nikhil.

Not only this, with Zophop, commuters can also purchase tickets on its app which is very similar to booking a movie ticket. Users can purchase a mobile pass or ticket directly on Zophop - anytime, anywhere. “As a transit company it is important to also make the entire journey comfortable, hence we provide the following additional key features - multi-modal journey planning, voice alerts on next stop arrival, ability to share trip from a safety perspective,” says Nikhil.

Funds Flowing In

Zophop, which just returned from attending Innotrek this year after interacting with prominent Silicon Valley investors and experts, tech campus visits to global giants, had raised angel funding from leading technology entrepreneurs and investors such as Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com), Satyan Gajwani (MD, Times Internet) and Amit Singhal (Previously SVP, Google) in year 2015.

Road Ahead

Currently, Zophop is present in around 15 cities in India but at different stages of deployment. They have claims that most of its traffic is generated from Mumbai and it’s suburbs, Nagpur and Kolkata.Currently providing live bus tracking information for 5,000 buses and have 50,000+ monthly active users,

Currently providing live bus tracking information for 5,000 buses and have 50,000+ monthly active users, Zophop is planning to bring 1 lakh live buses for ETA or ticketing on its platform in the next two to three years. Further, it aims to provide users with options to choose and combine these buses with other modes of transportation.

“The team envisages Zophop as a public transit assistant to every Indian. Zophop plans to create a seamless payment experience across modes in the same way that exists in other countries through smart cards.In the future, it also plans to leapfrog smart cards and enable payment via mobile phones,” concludes Nikhil.

With Network of Over 34K Cities, Indore-based Golofty Aims To Disrupt India's $120 Bn Bus Ticketing Market

If you are planning a trip, what is the one task which keeps on bothering you the most? Booking a bus ticket? Standing in a long queue to book a ticket could be a trying process. And when you are living in a digital world where you can access anything anywhere by just clicking a button, in such a scenario how can travel industry lack behind.

The bus travel industry in India is unorganized and highly fragmented. According to the reports, it is a $120 billion annual turnover industry with a growth rate of 25% per year which indicates that it is growing at a rapid pace. There are around 2000 private bus operators which function with almost 20, 000 buses on point to point routes.

Sensing the opportunity to tap the untapped market various players like redBus, Yatra.com, Travelyaari, Makemytrip etc mushroomed up. Despite the online bus ticketing market being dominated by these big players, yet there is another startup which is trying to make its place in the market and that is Indore-based startup -- Golofty.

Founded in December 2016 by Aman Khurana, Golofty is a hub for all your bus booking needs.

Hailing from a business background, Aman always wanted to to do something different that leaves a trail. Obsessed with the transportation sector, Aman, after completing his graduation started bidding in various schemes of government and private tenders in transportation space. While working in the industry, he observed that people are still facing problem in booking bus ticket or hiring a bus for their family trip. And this is where Aman stumbled upon the idea of Golofty.

“I always wanted something that describes some exclusive quality which differs from all which is something related to high-rise, elevated and "Buland" that is essential in every business and so I decided the word LOFTY that describes all this in one word. For finalizing and combining it to tourism, I launched it with GoLofty,” says Aman Khurana, founder, Golofty.

Business Mockup

[caption id="attachment_116848" align="alignleft" width="317"] Aman Khurana, Founder - GoLofty[/caption]GoLofty.com is a hub for all bus booking needs covering over 75,000 routes in India. The startup claims to have more than 2500 bus operators along with the specialists constantly to help its customers avail great deals. “Our network of bus ticket bookings and bus hire spread in 3440 cities across India which are growing every day too,” informs Aman.

Having a presence on both mobile and desktop, Golofty is experiencing express checkout of 10 seconds on both the platform by making booking hassle free from its customer. Talking about how secure is the site, Founder claims that portal is also fully secured with green lock and comply with all regulations.

On asking about the response from the customers, Aman says,“The customers are really liking the simple and attractive format of our website due to the ease it provides in booking tickets. Since our inception, we have seen the significant rise in our customer base which are hailing from all major cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Aurangabad, Pune, Mumbai, Coimbatore to name few,” says Aman.

Starting with the initial investment of INR 10 -15 lacs, Golofty has achieved a massive increment in its sale in a short period of time.

What Makes Them Unique

Talking about their competitors, Aman believes that Golofty doesn't have any direct competitors. But they do have indirect competition with startups like Redbus, Yatra.com to name few.

“All the features which we have introduced are launched for the first time in its category. We expertise to offer our premium customers the power to search for group tours. If one is planning to hire a bus for any marriage purpose, corporate tour, outing or any pilgrimage purpose, Golofty is here to find it for its customers with ease. They just need to give us their details and we will get back to them with the best offers from major operators near them,” says Aman.

Another interesting thing that stands them aloof from their competitor is the advertising. Golofty has designed an advertising campaign, especially for the bus operators. According to Aman, bus operators are given the option to advertise with them through which they can list their newly launched buses and also promote their routes

Road Ahead

As Golofty continues to grow in India, Aman is already eyeing opportunities beyond online bus ticketing. In near future, Aman plans to introduce several other services like rail reservation, flight booking, cab/taxi booking, tour/holidays packages, hotel booking, mobile/DTH recharge, bill payment and domestic money transfer for its users.

Not only this, the bootstrapped startup is planning to raise its angel round to strengthen its technology and to expand its category. “I am currently looking to raise around INR 3-5 Mn to increase our market size and make people aware about are features.Our ambition is to bring every bit of available routes online and to create the easiest and cheapest way for customers to book it,” concludes Aman.

With Network of Over 34K Cities, Indore-based Golofty Aims To Disrupt India's $120 Bn Bus Ticketing Market

If you are planning a trip, what is the one task which keeps on bothering you the most? Booking a bus ticket? Standing in a long queue to book a ticket could be a trying process. And when you are living in a digital world where you can access anything anywhere by just clicking a button, in such a scenario how can travel industry lack behind.

The bus travel industry in India is unorganized and highly fragmented. According to the reports, it is a $120 billion annual turnover industry with a growth rate of 25% per year which indicates that it is growing at a rapid pace. There are around 2000 private bus operators which function with almost 20, 000 buses on point to point routes.

Sensing the opportunity to tap the untapped market various players like redBus, Yatra.com, Travelyaari, Makemytrip etc mushroomed up. Despite the online bus ticketing market being dominated by these big players, yet there is another startup which is trying to make its place in the market and that is Indore-based startup -- Golofty.

Founded in December 2016 by Aman Khurana, Golofty is a hub for all your bus booking needs.

Hailing from a business background, Aman always wanted to to do something different that leaves a trail. Obsessed with the transportation sector, Aman, after completing his graduation started bidding in various schemes of government and private tenders in transportation space. While working in the industry, he observed that people are still facing problem in booking bus ticket or hiring a bus for their family trip. And this is where Aman stumbled upon the idea of Golofty.

“I always wanted something that describes some exclusive quality which differs from all which is something related to high-rise, elevated and "Buland" that is essential in every business and so I decided the word LOFTY that describes all this in one word. For finalizing and combining it to tourism, I launched it with GoLofty,” says Aman Khurana, founder, Golofty.

Business Mockup

[caption id="attachment_116848" align="alignleft" width="317"] Aman Khurana, Founder - GoLofty[/caption]GoLofty.com is a hub for all bus booking needs covering over 75,000 routes in India. The startup claims to have more than 2500 bus operators along with the specialists constantly to help its customers avail great deals. “Our network of bus ticket bookings and bus hire spread in 3440 cities across India which are growing every day too,” informs Aman.

Having a presence on both mobile and desktop, Golofty is experiencing express checkout of 10 seconds on both the platform by making booking hassle free from its customer. Talking about how secure is the site, Founder claims that portal is also fully secured with green lock and comply with all regulations.

On asking about the response from the customers, Aman says,“The customers are really liking the simple and attractive format of our website due to the ease it provides in booking tickets. Since our inception, we have seen the significant rise in our customer base which are hailing from all major cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Aurangabad, Pune, Mumbai, Coimbatore to name few,” says Aman.

Starting with the initial investment of INR 10 -15 lacs, Golofty has achieved a massive increment in its sale in a short period of time.

What Makes Them Unique

Talking about their competitors, Aman believes that Golofty doesn't have any direct competitors. But they do have indirect competition with startups like Redbus, Yatra.com to name few.

“All the features which we have introduced are launched for the first time in its category. We expertise to offer our premium customers the power to search for group tours. If one is planning to hire a bus for any marriage purpose, corporate tour, outing or any pilgrimage purpose, Golofty is here to find it for its customers with ease. They just need to give us their details and we will get back to them with the best offers from major operators near them,” says Aman.

Another interesting thing that stands them aloof from their competitor is the advertising. Golofty has designed an advertising campaign, especially for the bus operators. According to Aman, bus operators are given the option to advertise with them through which they can list their newly launched buses and also promote their routes

Road Ahead

As Golofty continues to grow in India, Aman is already eyeing opportunities beyond online bus ticketing. In near future, Aman plans to introduce several other services like rail reservation, flight booking, cab/taxi booking, tour/holidays packages, hotel booking, mobile/DTH recharge, bill payment and domestic money transfer for its users.

Not only this, the bootstrapped startup is planning to raise its angel round to strengthen its technology and to expand its category. “I am currently looking to raise around INR 3-5 Mn to increase our market size and make people aware about are features.Our ambition is to bring every bit of available routes online and to create the easiest and cheapest way for customers to book it,” concludes Aman.