Uber Doubles Down On Intercity Offerings, Enters Motorhome Space

Uber has forayed into the motorhome space in India with the launch of a limited-period Intercity Motorhomes.

Besides, it has also expanded its Intercity service to cover 3,000 routes across the country.

The company has launched a limited-period Intercity Motorhomes pilot in Delhi NCR.

Intercity Motorhomes are designed to seat 4-5 riders and come with a driver and helper.

According to the company, these vehicles will offer several comfort-focused features, including a television, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and a lavatory.

Riders will also have access to app-based functionalities such as Uber Reserve, real-time tracking, multiple stop bookings, and round-the-clock customer support.

The bookings open on August 4, and the service will be available from August 7 to September 6 via a dedicated icon on the Uber app.

This is Uber’s first entry into the motorhome/caravan travel space, designed to provide a premium, full-service experience for longer road trips, representing a new category for Uber in India. 

On the company’s Intercity expansion, it said the service is especially favoured on busy corridors such as Mumbai–Pune, Delhi–Agra, Bangalore–Mysore, Lucknow–Kanpur, and Ahmedabad–Vadodara.

Uber entered the Indian market in 2013 and has completed over 3 Bn trips to date. It is currently available in 125 cities across the country, making it one of the largest mobility platforms in India.

Uber offers a wide range of vehicles, from motorcycles and auto-rickshaws to cars and buses, through a network of 1.4 Mn Indian drivers on the platform.

Shweta Mantri, Head of Rider Verticals, Uber India and South Asia, said, “More and more people are choosing to hit the road for quick getaways, family visits, or even business meetings, and they want travel that’s easy, reliable, and comfortable. That’s exactly what Uber Intercity offers, and with the expansion of routes we’re doubling down on transforming outstation road travel for millions.”

As per IMARC Group’s report, the global motorhome and caravan market was estimated at $ 61.4 Bn in 2024. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.6% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated $108.8 Bn by 2033. 

The growth in the segment is driven by rising interest in outdoor adventure, staycations, increasing disposable incomes (especially in Europe and North America), and improvements in caravan/motorhome design and amenities.

However, the Indian caravan market remains small compared to western markets, but it is estimated to be worth around $5.5 Bn by 2031. 

In February 2025, Uber rolled out a zero-commission model for auto-rickshaw drivers across India, aiming to boost earnings and driver adoption.

The company also strengthened its electric mobility push by renewing partnerships with Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet, and Moove to deploy 25,000 EVs across seven major cities by 2026. 

Also, Uber partnered with Refex Green Mobility to introduce 1000 electric four-wheelers in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai within the same timeline.