TLDR: IntrCity SmartBus reports a 135% increase in solo women travelers since 2023, attributing the surge to enhanced safety measures, increased trust, and the convenience of their tech-enabled platform. The majority of these travelers are aged 18-35, utilizing the app for bookings and valuing features like GPS tracking, onboard hosts, and clean washrooms.
As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the spirit of freedom is manifesting not just in ideals but in everyday actions—especially among women who are choosing to travel independently in greater numbers than ever before. According to data from IntrCity SmartBus, India’s leading tech-enabled inter-city bus network platform, the number of solo women travelers has grown 135% between 2023 and 2025, rising from 90,700 in FY23 to over 2.13 lakh in FY25.
This growth is indicative of rising trust, enhanced safety, and greater independence among women travelers – especially in the 18 to 35-year-old demographic, which constitutes over 70% of all solo women bookings on the platform.
Reflecting on the insights, Aparajita Mukhopadhyay, COO, IntrCity SmartBus, added, “This Independence Day, we’re witnessing freedom take a new form – through the evolving landscape of India’s intercity mobility. The 135% surge in solo women travelers reflects a growing trust in organized, safe, and reliable travel options. Women are increasingly choosing services that prioritize safety, cleanliness, and professionalism. At IntrCity SmartBus, we’ve built our ecosystem around discipline and dignity through zero tolerance for unruly behavior, elimination of unplanned halts, tech-enabled safety, verified lounges, and clean onboard washrooms. We’re proud to see more women choosing to travel solo not out of compulsion, but because they feel in control and trust the experience.”
Key Insights from IntrCity SmartBus
Over 90% of solo women travelers now use the IntrCity app for end-to-end trip planning—right from selecting seats and modifying routes to managing bookings independently, without assistance.
Women are increasingly opting for organized travel options that ensure peace of mind. IntrCity has implemented a suite of safety measures:
The Net Promoter Score (NPS) for solo women travelers has risen by 20% YoY, reflecting increased satisfaction with safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.
Women travelers value the discipline and structure that IntrCity brings to intercity travel—punctual departures, zero tolerance for intoxicated co-passengers, elimination of unplanned halts, and emphasis on cleanliness.
Demographic Profile of Solo Women Travelers
| Age Group | % of Solo Women Travelers |
| Under 18 | 2.36% |
| 18–25 | 38.81% |
| 26–35 | 32.42% |
| 36–45 | 11.76% |
| 46–60 | 11.86% |
| 60+ | 2.79% |
Geographic Trends
Top Routes Among Solo Women Travelers:
