Travel

Vistara Cancels Dozens Of Flights As Services Hit Across Major Cities: Here's What's Going On
|Vistara has acknowledged the severe inconvenience caused to its travellers, attributing the recent spate of cancellations and delays to multiple factors, including the non-availability of crew members.
Volkswagen's First Electric Vehicle To Hit Indian Roads By 2024 End
|The company aims to outpace the Indian passenger vehicle market's expected growth of 5-7% this year by targeting a 10-15% increase in its sales.
Mahindra & Mahindra Teams Up With Adani Total Energies To Boost India's EV Charging Network
|Mahindra & Mahindra has inked a partnership with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility to establish a comprehensive EV charging network in India.
EaseMyTrip Joins Forces With Zoomcar To Provide Pre-Booked And On-Demand Self-Drive Cars
|EaseMyTrip has forged a strategic partnership with the self-drive car rental service Zoomcar. This collaboration looks to offer a more integrated and convenient travel experience to customers.
Travelling Ticketless In Mumbai's Local Trains? You May Get Caught By 'Batman'
|Mumbai's local train system has a new guardian, the 'Batman Squad', a special team established by the Western Railway's Mumbai division. This squad is tasked with mitigating the surge in ticketless passengers during the night.
'We Want To Be A Pan-India Brand By 2024': The Hosteller's CEO On Expansion Plans
|"We are focused heavily on the southern part of the country for the next six months. Once we stabilize ourselves over there, then I think our portfolio will be equally divided between North and South. And early next year we plan to move to the northeast part of the country as well," Dangi told Benzinga India.
Namma Yatri Challenges Ola-Uber Dominance, Hits $50 Mn In Driver Earnings
|Backed by fintech innovator Juspay, Namma Yatri has notably optimized its operational costs, slashing the cost per ride by 96% from ₹219.5 to just ₹8.6.
Uber To Offer Bus And Metro Tickets In India, Thanks To ONDC Tie-Up
|Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, who was present in Bengaluru for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONDC, sees this partnership as a potential game-changer.
IRCTC Ropes In Swiggy To Deliver Meals On Trains At Select Stations
|IRCTC aims to enhance the travel experience by offering convenient access to a variety of meal options through this tie-up.
Ola Founder's Valentine's Day Gift: Major Discounts On Entire S1 Electric Scooter Range
|Supported by Softbank and Tiger Global, Ola Electric has also enhanced its customer offering by extending the warranty for all scooter variants.
Maruti Suzuki Ordered To Pay ₹1 Lakh To Car Owner After Failing To Meet Fuel Promises
|Acknowledging that certain factors can affect a car's mileage, the NCDRC still found the variance in the case – around 41% – too significant to overlook.
India Wants Tesla To Promise Big Investments For Tax Cuts
|Tesla, initially demanding lower import taxes, has indicated a willingness to set up local manufacturing, aligning with India's push for domestic production.
Maruti Suzuki Allots ₹350 Billion For A New Gujarat Plant, Eyeing To Double Output By 2031
|By the year 2030, Maruti, which commands more than 40% of the market share in the world's third-largest auto market, is planning to introduce six electric vehicle models.
Air India Boosts Passenger Experience With AI-Powered WhatsApp Service: Here's What It Can Do
|This innovation not only accelerates response times for routine inquiries but also allows Air India's human staff to focus on complex and more nuanced customer interactions.
How Much Maldives Backlash Could Actually Cost The Tourism-Reliant Island Nation
|In 2023, India became the second most significant source of tourists for the Maldives, contributing to 18.3 lakh tourist arrivals (as of November 2023) and holding a 10.9% market share, according to Maldives Tourism Ministry data.
Trouble In Paradise: Maldives Row Sees Many Cancel Tickets, EaseMyTrip Suspends Bookings
|The tension between the two nations has raised concerns about the impact on the Maldives' economy.
Google Search For Lakshadweep, Maldives Spike As Controversy Gains Steam
|For Lakshawadeep, top search inquiries include "Maldives Lakshawadeep", "Lakshadweep flight", "Lakshwadeep Airport" and "flight to Lakshwadeep"
Tesla Could Be Looking At Smaller, Quick-Charging Batteries For Its India-Bound Budget EV
|Tesla aims to bring to market an electric vehicle (EV) priced at around $24,000 (approximately ₹20 lakh), a stark contrast to its current base model, the Model 3, which starts at about $40,000 (₹33 lakh).
Tesla's Potential Rival VinFast To Launch EV Battery Plant In Tamil Nadu
|Details regarding the investment scale and operational timeline in Tamil Nadu remain unclear. VinFast is also exploring the introduction of electric scooters and cars in the Indian market.
Indian Railways To Launch All-In-One Super App: Here's What We Know
|By integrating all its services into a single app, Indian Railways is not only enhancing user convenience but also creating opportunities for better data management and monetisation.
Elon Musk's Tesla Eyes January 2024 For India Debut: Here's What We Know So Far
|Gujarat's Sanand, known for hosting major carmakers like Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and MG Motor, is the speculated location for Tesla's manufacturing unit.
Tesla's India Dream Hits New Hurdle? No Proposals For Subsidy On EV Imports Says Minister
|This firm stance aligns with India's broader strategy to foster industrial growth and domestic value addition, emphasizing the Make in India initiative.
EaseMyTrip Connects With Vodafone Idea For Exclusive Flight Deals
|The collaboration will commence with Vi users having the benefit of zero convenience fees on all their flight bookings.
OYO Reboots Self-Operated Hotel Model, Aims For 200 New Properties
|Hospitality giant, OYO, is back with its self-operated hotels and is aiming to add 200 new properties to its portfolio.
Tesla's $2B India Investment Plan Hinges On A Key Condition: Here's Why The Government's Taking Its Time
|Tesla's proposal, which also includes a commitment to localize up to 20% of the value of made-in-India cars in two years, is under scrutiny by multiple ministries.
India Emerges As Tesla's Go-To For Auto Components In Move Away From China
|Tesla's strategy isn't just about diversifying away from China. It's also about adapting to the global economic landscape.
A Scottish Legacy In Kodaikanal — An Ode To Dunnottar Bungalow's Enigmatic Charm
|Perched on the verdant slopes of Kodaikanal, the Dunnottar Bungalow is a canvas of hues from history, restored and transformed by the Puliyadi family and artist Harsha Biswajit.
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