Indian Women's Bus Journeys Soar 136% in 7 Years, Fueled by Young Solo Travelers
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Women's Bus Travel Soars 136% in India; Gen Z Drives Solo Journeys
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CNBC TV18•12-03-2026, 18:39
Women's Bus Travel Soars 136% in India; Gen Z Drives Solo Journeys
•Women's bus travel in India surged 136% since 2019, nearly double the overall passenger traffic growth of 72%.
•Women now constitute 33% of intercity bus travellers, up from 23% in 2019, according to the 'redBus Pink Report'.
•Gen Z women (14-29) are key, making up 60% of all women bus passengers and 68% of solo women trips.
•Growth is widespread, with South India leading; Assam, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Telangana rank highest for ease of travel.
•Safety and peer feedback influence booking: 62% of women book a day prior, 47% prefer highly-rated buses by women, and 33% check other women passengers.
