AbhiBus (ixigo Group) partners with OSRTC to expand State Transport Bus coverage in Odisha

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.

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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.

About AbhiBus

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.

PTI