Gurugram, 25th September 2025 : AbhiBus (ixigo’s bus business), one of India’s leading online bus
ticketing platforms, has announced its partnership with the Odisha State Road
Transport Corporation (OSRTC). This collaboration marks a significant step in
expanding AbhiBus’ state transport coverage, providing millions of passengers
in Odisha with easier access to reliable government bus services through its
digital platform.
OSRTC operates under the Transport & Commerce
Department of the Odisha Government, connecting 130+ cities, towns and business
centres within Odisha and 68 cities outside the state. OSRTC runs 4,800 daily
services with a fleet of 577 intercity and interstate buses. Its flagship
Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) connects 6,720+ Gram Panchayats through 1,422 rural
buses, making it one of India’s most inclusive public transport systems.
Through this partnership, OSRTC services will now be available on the AbhiBus
platform, giving travellers the convenience of digital bookings, real-time bus
tracking, secure payments, and access to a wide range of routes and bus
categories – all on one trusted platform.
Speaking on this, Rohit Sharma, COO, AbhiBus,
said, “We are delighted to welcome OSRTC onboard, one of the key state
transport networks connecting cities and rural communities across Odisha. At AbhiBus,
we aim to make government bus services more accessible and convenient for every
traveller. This partnership enables passengers to seamlessly book bus routes
like Bhubaneswar-Puri, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela, and Sambalpur, as well as
interstate routes to Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, and Raipur. With access to OSRTC’s
full range of bus categories – from Ordinary to Volvo Super Deluxe – we are
committed to enhancing the travel experience for millions of passengers in
Odisha.”
By bringing OSRTC into its fold, AbhiBus further
strengthens its growing network of partnerships with state transport
corporations across India. In recent months, the platform has added 7 new
SRTCs, including SBSTC, TSRTC, PRTC, KSRTC, SNT, and UTC. Today, AbhiBus
aggregates 17 major SRTCs, offering millions of passengers affordable and
reliable travel options, while delivering greater connectivity and wider route
choices across the country.
AbhiBus is a leading online bus-ticketing platform
that aggregates ticket inventory from over 4,000 bus operators – including
major State Road Transport Corporations (SRTCs), covering more than 3.5 lakh
(350,000+) routes across India. The AbhiBus website and apps allow users to
check amenities provided by bus operators, compare booking fares, check bus
timings in the searched route, live tracking of the bus before arrival,
cancellation protection options and other facilities. It is the official
ticketing partner for several state road transport corporation bus tickets and
IRCTC bus bookings.
AbhiBus is owned and operated by ixigo (Le Travenues Technology
Limited), India’s leading OTA for the Next Billion Users. With over 54
crore Annual Active Users in FY25, ixigo offers AI-powered train, flight, bus,
and hotel bookings through its platforms – ixigo, ConfirmTkt, and AbhiBus.
