redBus launches ‘rPool’ for intra-city commute

redBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform, announced on 12 June the launch of an advanced carpooling service on its platform, called rPool.

Launched in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, this new service allows office goers to avail themselves of and offer rides in their personal cars, while commuting between home and their workplace. rPool can be accessed directly from within the redBus mobile app.

According to multiple studies conducted, Indian cities are among the most congested in the world. In Bengaluru alone, the percentage of additional time taken to travel during peak hours is at 162% compared to a 68% additional time taken in Kuala Lumpur or 79% in Jakarta.