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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
400 high-end vehicles sold in city since Jan: BSRTC
Patna: City is witnessing a shift in trend in purchase of vehicles, with people going for luxury cars reflecting the city's growing economic affluence. From Innova Crystas to Jaguars and Porsches, high-end four-wheelers are no longer a rarity on roads. According to data from the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), since Jan 2025, nearly 400 luxury vehicles have been purchased. Prices of such vehicles range from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Of them, a maximum of 200 units of Toyota's Innova Crysta has been sold, followed by Toyota Fortuner. As the elites of this city are increasingly opting for high-end international brands, nine Mercedes, nine Jaguars, seven Porches, two Audis and eight Range Rovers have found home in Patna in the last six months. During the last three years, 1,403 expensive four-wheelers were purchased in Patna. Compared to previous years, the sale of luxury vehicles has increased rapidly this year. Previously, in 2024, 2023 and 2022, purchase of 363, 353 and 295 high-end vehicles were made. The growing affinity for expensive four-wheelers has spurred a boom in the automotive retail sector in the city. Patna now has 59 four-wheeler showrooms, said BSRTC. Earlier people used to go to Ranchi, Kolkata or Varanasi to buy luxury cars. The surge in sales of such cars has come as a boon for the state, contributing significantly to GST and road tax revenues. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
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.
