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A minibus is, as the name suggests, the smaller version of a large luxury bus with slightly more number of seats than a minivan can accommodate. The concept here is to allow people to choose a smaller bus when they do not need a regular size bus and can still have the same comfort and amenities the larger buses can offer.
The number of seats that a minibus can accommodate ranges between 15-25 depending upon its size. The front-engine, front-entrance minibuses are ideal for a smaller group to travel together without having to spend more. redBus is offering a wider range of such buses to choose from to suit your demands and destination.
The very concept of the minibus is the flexibility to choose a smaller bus as per requirement. So redBus offers different types of buses having various seat capacity, amenities, and comfort levels. These buses also differ from the operators they belong to. The general types of minibuses that one can choose from the redBus online portal or the mobile app are according to their seating capacity. They are,
redBus will suggest the type of bus according to the information that you provide and you can easily pick the best option from the ones provided for you.
Minibus offers more comfort, luxury, storage space, and better legroom than the minivans. These buses are equipped with comfortable seats and other basic amenities such as air conditioning, music, and even TV for entertainment.
Minibuses are ideal for those small corporate trips, pilgrimage tours, wedding trips, weekend getaways, airport travel, or picnics on a budget.
Reliability and authenticity are the major factors why you should book your minibus using redBus. Not only would you be getting options for the bus but we also ensure that the buses come from reliable bus operators who maintain their buses clean and sanitized. Moreover, there are no hidden charges to surprise you at the end of the trip. The convenience of booking the bus online or through the app makes it even more enticing.
All minibuses offer basic comfort in terms of amenities. You can see them in the form of plush seats, comfortable and clean seat covers, air conditioning, push back facility for the seats, luggage space, and better legroom, entertainment options such as music and TV. In addition, there would also be the first-aid kit and fire extinguisher as safety measures. These amenities may also change from operator to operator.
The types of minibuses available through redBus usually have 2+1 or 2+2 seating arrangements. There also are the rare 2+3 buses as well. The buses differ in the number of seats. Here are the common minibus options available from redBus.
The major cities have approximately 9-10 bus operators registered with redBus for the minibus rental services. Here are the major bus operators who have registered their minibuses in the metro cities that you can hire through redBus.
With Ryde, customers have a plethora of vehicles to choose from such as tempo travellers, luxury cars such as Audis, luxury sedans, hatchbacks, minibuses and much more.
Prices match quality where Ryde vehicles that are clean and safe are provided at affordable rates.
Prices are kept transparent which means that the price that a customer sees on the platform would be the price that they have to pay. There are no hidden charges that the customer would have to pay.
Vehicles come with well-trained drivers and staff who can help make your journey a lot more comfortable.
Customer support with Ryde is unmatched with their 24/7 customer service along with the availability of a chat and call-back facility. In-trip feedback support is also provided with Ryde.
Live tracking is available which can help you and your loved ones know where exactly the vehicle is located during the journey.
Along with these key advantages, customers can find vehicles offered by Ryde certified partners as well. Customers can easily distinguish between Ryde vehicles and regular vehicles by looking for the “Ryde Certified Partner” icon that would be available against the vehicle option. Some of the unique distinctions between Ryde vehicles from the regular vehicles that are offered are that Ryde vehicles come with drivers in uniform, good music, and amazing goodies that would come in handy on your journey.
You can hire a bus from redBus online
When you book online, the following benefits are offered:
Minibus rental is popular in the metro cities where people are reluctant to drive in the heavy traffic area. The minibuses not only allow people to have some relaxing time but would also reduce at least 5 vehicles off the road. Currently, the minibus rental option is available from the redBus portal in the following cities.
redBus is keen on adding more cities to this list to spread this convenience across the country.
How much will it cost you?
The best feature about the minibus is that it is cost-effective as its cost is close to that of a minivan but not as high as the regular buses. The fare is calculated as per the kilometers traveled. The per kilometer charge varies with the bus operator. In addition, there would also be the rental charges as well as the fare at the toll gates if any. Here is a general idea about the rental charges in the major cities.
City | Operator | Minibus Type | Per Kilometer Price |
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Bangalore | Sam Tourist | TATA NON-A/C (21 seaters) | 24 |
Bangalore | Rashmi Travels | Swaraj Mazda (21 seaters) | 21 |
Chennai | Sri Om Travels | Eicher A/C (21 seaters) | 23 |
Delhi NCR | Arora Travels | TATA A/C (21 seaters) | 31 |
Delhi NCR | Cosy Travels | TATA A/C (27 seaters) | 35 |
Kolkata | Jha Travels | Force Motors (26 seaters) | 35 |
Pune | Anand Enterprises | Ashok Leyland (24 seaters) | 41 |
Planning is of utmost importance for any kind of travel and one should be extra cautious these days, especially when hiring another vehicle. The Hire facility with redBus is a problem-free process that assures a clean and sanitized vehicle along with trustworthy drivers at your service.
The beauty of redBus Hire is that you can book the vehicle completely online. You can search, inspect, and view the buses, cars, and tempo travellers that are available for rent before you can confirm the booking. We also ensure that the vehicle that you see on the quotation that’s shred is the exact vehicle that you will get at the start of your journey. This eliminates any personal inspection that the customer would have to make to ensure that the vehicle that they get on the day of their journey is the same vehicle that they booked. Everything is exactly the same, down to the last digit on the license plate.
Here is how it works:
After entering the details of your journey, you will see the most recent pictures of the vehicle, vehicle number, number of times the vehicle has been hired with redBus, model number, and even the date of registration of the vehicle. A few key points that you can keep in mind:
redBus hire is here to ensure that your booking process is done without any unknown variables in mind. Once your booking is done with us, you don’t have to worry about the vehicle that you’ve been promised nor do you have to worry about its ability to get you from point A to B. We believe in complete transparency to ensure that you get the very best booking experience with redBus Hire.
Bus Type | Starting Price Per Km | Driver Charges |
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21 Seater Minibus in Chennai | RS. 26 | RS. 800 |
25 Seater Minibus in Bangalore | RS. 30 | RS. 500 |
26 Seater Minibus in Mumbai | RS. 32 | RS. 500 |
30 Seater Minibus in Pune | RS. 95 | RS. 500 |
28 Seater Minibus in Pune | RS. 48 | RS. 500 |
redBus hire helps you hire a bus from the best bus operators in your city.
We ask you a few simple questions regarding your trip. We work with the best operators in your city to get you detailed quotations, so that you get the best deal.
We are currently operational in Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Ahmedabad.
Payment terms vary from operator to operator. Usually, operators ask for a 50% advance to confirm the booking and balance 50% at the start of the journey
Since we work with the best operators, the buses are usually reliable. In case of a breakdown, it is the bus operators responsibility to replace the vehicle during the journey
In case of outstation trips, Kilometers are calculated basis the return trip distance between the source and destination.Any extra kilometers which are used within the city and the distance from the Garage are not calculated.
Please email us at bushire@redbus.in
redBus does not own any vehicles, it works with various operators who provide minibus rentals, and also gives you an online portal for your ticket booking. You will find many operators who provide minibus on rent across PAN India.
redBus is tied up with an insurance company and provides insurance facility to its passengers at a very less price. You can get a ride insurance facility at the time of booking a minibus on rent with redBus.
The per KM rate depends on the operator and the city. One can find the per KM rate of minibus rentals before booking via the redBus mobile application or website. You will receive quotes from different operators based on your trip details and you can compare the per KM price of them and can choose accordingly.