How India's Students Travel: Girls Take A Flight, Boys Do Buses And Trains
Female students more likely opt for flights over ground transport. 36 percent of them book domestic flights, as opposed to only 23 percent of their male counterparts.
In contrast, half of male students (50 percent) prefer ground transport like buses and trains, compared to just 34 percent women, which indicates a preference toward air travel among female travellers, likely driven by safety and time considerations.
This divide extends into device and payment modes, with more than one in three female students use an iPhone, compared to one in four males. When it comes to payments, UPI is preferred for 71 percent of female students, versus 64 percent of men. Interestingly, female students are 50 percent less likely to use pay later options, as compared to men.
Raj Rishi Singh, CMO, Goibibo said, "The female student traveller is digitally savvy, deliberate in her choices, and values both convenience and safety." He added, "While her preferences may differ from her male counterpart what unites them is a sharp eye on value. That's precisely what we've aimed to address with our GoPass program-making Goibibo the preferred platform for student travellers seeking smart, affordable options."
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