The Hosteller, India’s largest backpacker hostel chain, announces its partnership with redBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform, directly onto the Hosteller’s website and Glu App. This collaboration brings an unparalleled level of convenience to guests, allowing them to book their stay and transportation seamlessly in one place.
This thoughtful integration will bring a truly holistic travel experience for customers by eliminating the need for multiple booking platforms. Guests can now arrange their accommodation at The Hosteller and plan their journeys across India with ease, accessing thousands of bus routes nationwide. The streamlined process ensures that every traveller, from digital nomads to solo explorers and family vacationers, can enjoy a simplified, cost-effective, and reliable way to move from one destination to another.
Through The Hosteller’s Glu App, tech-savvy travellers will be able to book bus tickets, check schedules, and track their buses directly. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a multi-city adventure, guests can manage their entire itinerary from a single platform. Budget-friendly options and special offers are also key benefits of this partnership, with access to exclusive discounts and promotions. From luxury buses to sleeper coaches, guests can choose the transport option that best suits their travel preferences and budget. For those planning workations, this partnership ensures easy connectivity between cities, making The Hosteller an even more attractive option for remote workers.
One significant highlight of the Hosteller x redBus partnership is dual customer support. Travel often involves unforeseen changes or challenges, including last-minute changes in travel plans, cancellations, and delays. As both brands combine their forces, customers can now expect more prompt customer service.
Pranav Dangi, Founder and CEO, The Hosteller, said, “Our partnership with redBus not only strengthens the travel eco-system we offer to our guests but has also created a strong foundation between the two companies to work towards offering seamless services even in the future. Integrating redBus on our website and web app is a step to ensure every guest who thinks of travelling and staying at The Hosteller has everything that is needed under one roof. We are eliminating the hassle of booking travels and making it very easy with just a few taps”.
Manoj Agarwala, CBO, redBus, mentioned, “As one of the largest online bus ticketing platforms, our mission is to make travel planning as seamless and accessible for our customers as possible. Young travellers are an important cohort for us and this partnership caters to them as hostels are used primarily by younger people. Moreover, several of the properties are off beat destinations, where buses are often the primary mode of transport. By working with The Hosteller, we are delivering a “one-stop solution” for all kinds of booking needs for our passengers”.
