BUS TICKET REFUND
Man books overnight bus, reaches pickup point on time, then watches driver speed past his stop, leaving him behind; company ordered to pay Rs 14,725
A Ballari passenger who booked a Rs 1,725 bus ticket to Hyderabad alleged that the bus missed his pickup point, later broke down and left him unable to attend an urgent office meeting. The Ballari District Consumer Commission ordered the operator to pay Rs 14,725, including compensation and litigation costs.
Diwali travel rush: How to save on last-minute flight tickets and when to stop waiting for discounts
Waiting until the last minute in the hope of a sale can be costly. Airlines use dynamic pricing, and cheaper fares may disappear as more seats sell. If your dates are fixed, compare fares as early as possible and book when the price is reasonable for your budget. Set fare alerts to track changes, but don’t delay your booking expecting for a drop in prices.
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for them
Many travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overlooked charges can hike trip costs by 25-40%, creating budget overruns. It's vital to include local transport, dining, and extra fees in your budget to avoid unexpected financial surprises. Employing effective budgeting techniques ensures a smoother and more enjoyable experience abroad.
HRTC charges Rs 29 extra on return ticket from Haridwar; passenger says super luxury toll paid for ordinary bus, wins Rs 50,000
A passenger who paid Rs 55 toll on his Una to Haridwar return bus ticket, against Rs 26 charged on the onward journey for the same route, approached the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Una after HRTC failed to justify the increase. The commission found HRTC's own records contradicted its claim of an approved toll hike and that the higher rate applied only to super luxury buses, not the ordinary bus the passenger travelled in. HRTC has been ordered to refund the extra amount with 9 percent interest and pay Rs 50,000 in total as compensation.
Abhi Bus leaves passengers stranded in Ayodhya: Wrong pickup instructions sent couple 10 km away to find booked bus missing; ordered Rs 30,000 payout
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Abhi Bus Service India and its partner operator to pay Rs 30,000 in compensation and refund the ticket fare after a couple, including a woman recovering from surgery, were sent to a wrong pickup point in Ayodhya, travelled 10 km by auto to the correct location, and still found no bus running at that hour.
RedBus, travel co ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation after man's Rs 600 ticket was cancelled 17 minutes before departure
A consumer commission found RedBus and Bharmani Travels jointly responsible for a cancelled bus ticket. The complainant's ticket was cancelled just seventeen minutes before departure, leaving him stranded. He was forced to book an expensive emergency flight to reach his destination that night. The commission stated online platforms cannot escape responsibility after accepting payment and confirming bookings. Both companies were ordered to pay compensation for harassment and financial losses incurred.
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UAE's passenger train tickets are now live. Here's how you can book
The UAE is launching its first inter-emirate passenger train service connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah on June 30. Bookings are now open with attractive promotional fares. The service will initially run three direct trips daily in each direction. Future expansion aims to link all emirates by 2027, with Dubai and Sharjah stations to follow. The trains offer Wi-Fi and comfortable seating for up to 400 passengers.
Waiting list train ticket? Get ticket confirmation assurance with up to 3x money back guarantee from Ixigo, Redbus and MakeMyTrip
Tatkal tickets: Private travel platforms like Ixigo, redBus, and MakeMyTrip are offering a 'travel guarantee' feature to address the frustration of unconfirmed train tickets. For a small fee, travelers receive a refund and potential travel vouchers if their waitlisted or RAC tickets don't get confirmed. Read below to know more about travel guarantee feature for wait list or RAC train ticket.
Stranded at 2 at night: IIT Delhi student’s nightmare on Rajasthan highway sparks outrage over bus safety
Imagine being stranded in the dark with no help in sight—an IIT Delhi student faced this horror as a private bus was halted for tax violations. Forced into overcrowded buses, many passengers never reached their intended destinations. His story, now viral, demands scrutiny of third-party travel platforms and the glaring loopholes risking the safety and trust of India’s travelers.
redBus launches Primo for small and medium bus transport businesses to increase revenue
The Primo initiative introduces consumer loyalty programme and operator-centric digital marketing features to make it a seamless journey for small and medium enterprises.
Karnataka roadways ordered to pay Rs 1 lakh to a man deboarded for carrying cooking oil in bus
A man wins against Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation after being ousted from a bus for carrying homemade oil. Deivasigamani's confrontation with the conductor led to police intervention. Despite legal battles, he prevailed, highlighting passenger rights and service provider responsibilities. The court ordered Rs 1 lakh compensation and ticket fare refund, affirming the importance of adhering to regulations in passenger transportation services.
Paytm Travel Recap 2023: Delhi most preferred domestic destination, 70% increase in solo travellers
Delhi emerged as the most traveled domestic destination, capturing the hearts of explorers and culture enthusiasts, while Dubai dominated international travel, showcasing the allure of showcasing the allure of its cosmopolitan charm.
Former employee ordered to repay Rs 7 lakh for submitting fake travel bills as reimbursements
The employee, S Abdul Khadar, tampered with bus tickets and submitted fraudulent travel expense claims. Despite receiving a notice, Khadar did not respond, and in 2014, the court ruled in favor of the company. In another news, an employee in Mumbai has been booked for embezzling Rs 35.88 lakh from a company's account.
Boardmasters 2023: How to travel to the Cornwall music festival by train, plane, coach and car; All you need to know
A guide to getting to the two locations of the Boardmasters 2023 festival in Cornwall, England.
UK workers’ strikes to continue in new year. See details
The ongoing strikes in the UK do not seem to halt anytime soon. The workers all over the UK are agitated and appear to keep partaking in strikes that commenced in December this year.
Goibibo sees a 65% jump in transacting users since Jan 2022, calls itself India's second largest OTA brand
Goibibo said it has also been seeing an uptick in users who opt for segment-specific features including its price lock feature for flights and the 'goConfirmed ticket' feature for the trains segment, besides price offerings such as 'Daily Steal Deals.' Vipul Prakash, chief operating officer at Goibibo said the brand's strong push on innovations will continue as it attempts to further consolidate its position as India’s second largest OTA brand.
IRCTC shares jump 4% on rail ticketing collaboration plan with redBus
IRCTC’s share price rose to a high of Rs 808.40 on the National Stock Exchange as against Rs 775.80 at previous close.
Tourists cancel bookings for Kashmir on security fears
Reports say 50% of travellers who were to visit Kashmir in August have cancelled already.
Leaving on a Jet plane...Nah!
The crisis in the cash-strapped Jet Airways deepened on Tuesday with an umbrella body of its domestic pilots threatening to stop flying from April 1 if their salaries are not paid by the end of this month.
More travel companies may line up for WhatsApp for business APIs
The companies had been working with WhatsApp on a pilot basis so far for sending booking confirmation messages and ticket PDFs to customers.
Travelyaari integrates UPI and other payment options
Max Get More, through its partnership with 20+ leading banks in India, helps customers access and spend the loyalty reward points they accumulate on their transactions through credit/debit cards or net banking.
Airline pricing economics: Here's why you get your ticket for less
Airline capacity is more or less fixed for six months at a time. A demand surge will make an air ticket more expensive
Paytm introduces zero cancellation charge for bus ticket-booking
Speaking at the launch, Abhishek Rajan, VP, Paytm said, “We have seen significant traction from consumers on our travel marketplace since launch."
Government warns employees of action for misusing Leave Travel Concession
A government employee gets reimbursement of tickets for to-and-fro journey, in addition to leaves, when he avails LTC.
DGCA directs airlines to sell only non-refundable tickets for Rs 500/1000 notes
The mad frenzy among people to get rid of their 'unaccounted' notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 has seen airlines witness a mad rush at airport counters.
Women’s safety in spotlight after petition against redBus
Bachani told ET that she reached out to redBus CEO Prakash Sangam who said that platform will initiate additional safety features and update her.
Bus ticketing portal Abhibus.com launches its own wallet service ‘abhicash’
A customer cannot deposit money directly into your abhicash account but transfer abhicash from one registered user to another abhicash user.
Back-up trains for wait-listed passengers?
Once the project gets the go-ahead and becomes operational, passengers will be given the option to complete their journey on different trains.
Pay more for confirmed AC berths on special non-stop train to Delhi
The Western Railway will introduce dynamic pricing of fares for special AC trains to be run without halts between Mumbai and New Delhi this month-end.
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