Indians Love Weekend Getaways: Mumbai-Pune Among Top 3 Inter-City Routes, As Per Uber Survey
If further evidence is required to demonstrate the Indian penchant for relishing weekends through getaways to nearby destinations, Uber has provided it.?
The ride-hailing app recently unveiled its annual travel index, 'Riding with Intercity,' offering insights into significant trends associated with outstation travel in India.?
2023 also saw the highest ever Intercity trips booked on the Uber platform.
Indians prefer weekend travel
The Intercity index released by Uber on Tuesday showed that most Intercity trips were predominantly booked on Saturdays, closely followed by Sundays and Fridays.?
This shows that Indians like to make the most of their weekends by taking to travel.?
Where do Indians travel to the most on weekends??
Unveiling the preferred weekend destinations, the study identified Mumbai to Pune as one of the top three intercity routes in India.?
Mumbai residents also exhibited a fondness for Nashik, particularly drawn to the allure of Sula Vineyards as a major getaway spot.?
Additionally, popular weekend destinations for Mumbai residents included Lonavala and Alibaug.?
On the other hand, Bangalore residents favored Mysore and Nandi Hills as their top weekend escape spots.?
Which months do Indians travel intercity the most??
Examining the temporal aspects of intercity travel, the report highlighted the top five months for intercity weekend travel as July, September, October, November, and December.?
These months emerged as peak periods when individuals showcased a heightened interest in exploring destinations beyond their immediate city limits.?
Why do Indians travel intercity during weekends??
The study also delved into the motivations driving intercity travel.?
According to the number of trips booked in 2023, the primary purposes for intercity travel were family visits, business travel and meetings, and tourism, encompassing both leisure and religious pursuits, as revealed by the study.?
These insights derived from the number of trips booked in 2023 offer a comprehensive understanding of the diverse reasons propelling Indians to embark on intercity journeys during their cherished weekends.?
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