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Business Mayor
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Mayor
Cityflo implements full-stack driver safety intelligence systems across metro fleets
Cityflo, an urban mobility firm, said it has rolled out a comprehensive AI-powered driver safety stack across its fleet, as part of its broader push to create enterprise-grade operating standards in a space that has long lacked formalisation. The move marks a significant leap in how road safety and fleet discipline are enforced within the country's mobility sector, it said. 'As the industry grows, while we add more buses—we need stronger systems to run them better,' said Rushabh Shah, CBO, Cityflo. 'Our belief is that operational excellence begins with full transparency on what is happening inside and outside the cabin. This rollout is about institutionalising safety and performance—not just reacting to lapses, but preventing them altogether.' At a time when the conversation around mobility is largely dominated by electrification and app interfaces, Cityflo said it is placing focus on what happens behind the wheel. Its new system blends two key technologies: an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that supports the driver with on-road alerts, and a driver monitoring system (DMS) that supervises driving behaviour within the cabin. Together, they form a dual-safety net designed to reduce risk, improve accountability, and deliver consistency in driver performance at scale. Deployed in partnership with safety intelligence startup Cautio, the system has already been integrated across most Cityflo buses and Luxe cabs operating in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi. Full fleet integration is expected in the next month. This upgrade comes at a critical time—India accounts for 11% of global road fatalities with just 1% of the world's vehicles, as per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Over 90% of crashes linked to human error, often related to driver fatigue, distraction, or poor judgement under pressure. Cityflo's dual-system approach aims to directly tackle this root cause. With over 600 trained drivers on payroll and a fleet of 400+ buses, Cityflo operates across Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad—covering more than 10 million kilometres and serving over 6.6 million rides annually. Cityflo is among the few mobility operators in India building systemic capabilities that goes beyond software layers and bus supply.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Cityflo implements full-stack driver safety intelligence systems across metro fleets
Cityflo , an urban mobility firm, said it has rolled out a comprehensive AI-powered driver safety stack across its fleet, as part of its broader push to create enterprise-grade operating standards in a space that has long lacked formalisation. The move marks a significant leap in how road safety and fleet discipline are enforced within the country's mobility sector, it said. 'As the industry grows, while we add more buses—we need stronger systems to run them better,' said Rushabh Shah, CBO, Cityflo. 'Our belief is that operational excellence begins with full transparency on what is happening inside and outside the cabin. This rollout is about institutionalising safety and performance—not just reacting to lapses, but preventing them altogether.' At a time when the conversation around mobility is largely dominated by electrification and app interfaces, Cityflo said it is placing focus on what happens behind the wheel. Its new system blends two key technologies: an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that supports the driver with on-road alerts, and a driver monitoring system (DMS) that supervises driving behaviour within the cabin. Together, they form a dual-safety net designed to reduce risk, improve accountability, and deliver consistency in driver performance at scale. Deployed in partnership with safety intelligence startup Cautio, the system has already been integrated across most Cityflo buses and Luxe cabs operating in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi. Full fleet integration is expected in the next month. This upgrade comes at a critical time—India accounts for 11% of global road fatalities with just 1% of the world's vehicles, as per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Over 90% of crashes linked to human error, often related to driver fatigue, distraction, or poor judgement under pressure. Cityflo's dual-system approach aims to directly tackle this root cause. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories With over 600 trained drivers on payroll and a fleet of 400+ buses, Cityflo operates across Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad—covering more than 10 million kilometres and serving over 6.6 million rides annually. Cityflo is among the few mobility operators in India building systemic capabilities that goes beyond software layers and bus supply.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cityflo parent and Globus Trans form joint venture to enter state-run bus transit sector
Komorebi Tech Solutions, the parent company of urban mobility platform Cityflo , has announced a joint venture with Globus Trans Solutions LLP to operate in the state government-run bus transit ecosystem. Urban Glide is a joint venture with Globus Trans Solutions LLP, founded by public transport veteran Victor Nagaonkar—who led operations at BEST for over four decades—along with Sunil Solanki, a seasoned public transit veteran with extensive supply and operational experience across public transit companies like PMPML. Urban Glide will begin operations with 500 electric buses in its first year, reinforcing India's focus on disrupting public mobility by making it accessible and sustainable. India is expected to lead the world's largest electric bus transition. Over 200,000 state-owned buses are being inducted into public-private operations under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model—a Rs 1,00,000 crore annual opportunity that is reshaping the country's urban transit landscape. 'We believe this will be one of urban India's most consequential infrastructure transitions. The opportunity is not just operational but generational. India is going to move over 200 million people a day on zero-emission, clean, well-run buses. Urban Glide is our commitment to building at the scale and standard that this moment demands,' said Jerin Venad, CEO of Cityflo. India's public bus ecosystem—run largely by State Transport Undertakings (STUs)—has struggled with funding gaps, ageing fleets, and subpar commuter experiences for decades. Live Events The GCC framework redefines this structure by entrusting service delivery to experienced, specialized private fleet operators while the state retains control over routes and fare policy. This model has already seen long-standing success in global transit hubs such as Singapore and the UK, where players like ComfortDelGro and Stagecoach have helped deliver high-reliability, high-frequency services under similar PPP frameworks. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories In India, with thousands of electric buses currently under procurement, Urban Glide is designed specially to meet this at scale —with asset lifecycle control, professionalised operations and driver management, data-led route and cost optimizations and embedded safety and compliance protocols. 'We have seen this move in other sectors: regulation opens, capital flows in, and the incumbents are those who can build at scale. Public transport is now getting its Jio moment,' added Venad. Urban Glide will take charge of its first 150 buses across MMR, with plans to expand operations across the country as more GCC contracts are awarded. With long term contract tenures and fare collection handled by the state, the model is inherently built to mitigate risk for operators. Government subsidies on EV operations and the first phase of a Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) are already in place—encouraging participation from credible players. Cityflo's entry signals that the next phase of Indian mobility is not just about building new apps or taking on expensive transit infrastructure —but about building dependable, scalable public systems that can lift daily life for millions. The public transit opportunity is now both economically viable and socially essential—and Urban Glide aims to lead from the front.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Cityflo forays into four-wheeler chauffeured vehicle rentals with Luxe
Cityflo , a premium daily commute company, has launched Luxe, a premium chauffeured car rental service in Mumbai, marking its entry into the four-wheeler rental market. The company said it is utilising a fleet of Innova Crystas equipped with AI-powered safety technology for the operations, aiming to fill the gap left by inconsistent on-demand cab services. The new service aims to provide high-quality vehicles with professional chauffeurs for both business and personal launch comes amid growing dissatisfaction with the reliability and quality of existing cab services in urban India. Jerin Venad, CEO of Cityflo, said 'There have been legacy players who've delivered exceptional service in this space—but largely within specific niches. With Luxe , we're extending that standard of excellence to a wider, underserved market—guided by the same operational discipline that underscores our daily commute services. Today, we have over half a million customers who use Cityflo primarily for their office travel. Luxe is a natural extension—built for the same customer when they need a more personalized, flexible option, whether for business meetings, weekend trips, or special occasions.' According to the company, the service model is designed to eliminate common rental pain points-- unpredictability and last-minute cancellations are specifically targeted. Users can book directly via . The service offers clear fare structures and no surge pricing.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cityflo enters four-wheeler rental vehicle market, to compete with Uber and Ola
Cityflo , a premium daily commute firm said it is launching Luxe, marking its first entry into the four-wheeler space, expanding its service footprint beyond buses into private rentals. The move comes amid growing dissatisfaction with the reliability and quality of on-demand cab rentals in urban India. Most cab operators have struggled to scale while maintaining consistent service quality. Poorly maintained vehicles, erratic cancellations, untrained drivers, and fluctuating fares have left a visible gap in the market for a more premium, dependable offering. 'There have been legacy players who have delivered exceptional service in this space—but largely within specific niches,' said Jerin Venad , CEO, Cityflo. 'With Luxe, we are extending that standard of excellence to a wider, underserved market—guided by the same operational discipline that underscores our daily commute services. Today, we have over half a million customers who use Cityflo primarily for their office travel. Luxe is a natural extension—built for the same customer when they need a more personalized, flexible option, whether for business meetings, weekend trips, or special occasions.' Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. India's urban rental mobility market is evolving rapidly. According to a report by IMARC, the Indian car rental market was valued at $2.74 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.5% through 2033, reaching nearly $9.3 billion. Despite this, in metro cities—where demand for high-quality rentals is rising – few brands are equipped to meet this need with consistent quality. The space remains fragmented, dominated by individual operators or unorganised fleets on larger platforms. The company plans to expand its fleet by 1,600 buses over the next two years and grow revenues four-fold to Rs300 crore by 2027. Founded in 2015 by IIT Bombay alumni Jerin Venad, Rushabh Shah, Ankit Agrawal, and Sankalp Kelshikar, Cityflo provides an alternative commuting solution and serves corporate professionals in Mumbai and Hyderabad, and more recently Delhi. 'We believe the future of mobility and mass adoption in cities like Mumbai and Delhi lies in vertically integrated, professionally operated fleets. Luxe is our first step in that direction for four-wheelers, thereby allowing us to extend the Cityflo standard of service to new audiences and cater to new use cases,' added Venad. The service is now live across Mumbai, with plans to scale across metros in the coming months. Cityflo is backed by several marquee investors including Lightbox Ventures, Anupam Mittal, Alteria Capital, India Quotient and others.
