Tag: Chalo

  • Chalo’s new campaign highlights bus travel transformation

    Chalo’s new campaign highlights bus travel transformation

    Mumbai: A transport technology company makes everyday bus travel more reliable, convenient, and seamless for millions of Indians. Their new campaign called #HarSafarKaDigitalHumsafar, conceptualised and created by the Goa-based consulting and communications company, Gravity Integrated, features two films inspired by real consumer stories highlighting how its technology is impacting everyday bus travel.

    Both videos feature how Chalo App’s real-time tracking feature empowers commuters to plan their journeys effectively, reducing waiting times and ensuring a seamless travel experience. It enables individuals to coordinate their schedules more effectively, ensuring they arrive at their destinations on time. Whether it’s a son who ensures that he reaches on time to pick up his mother or a teenage girl reassuring her father about the arrival of the bus, the real-time tracking feature offers peace of mind and convenience.

    “Millions of people use buses every day in India to earn their livelihoods, meet families, and go to school, college, and tuition. Chalo’s technology is not only making it so much easier to travel by bus but is also creating a massive social impact on cities and communities. This campaign resonates with Chalo’s commitment to making bus travel better for everyone. With live bus tracking, Chalo continues to set new standards in the realm of urban transportation, making journeys more efficient and stress-free. Chalo head of marketing Kartick Krishnamurthy.

    “Buses are the lifelines of most cities and towns in India. They help decongest traffic, help create economic opportunities for people who don’t have personal transport and help families stay in touch. Chalo’s technology is powering these buses and making travel better for everyone. We wanted to tell the human side of the technology story taking inspiration from real life examples. Along with these films, we are rolling out a 360-degree campaign that helps narrate Chalo’s story to not just consumers but also to government bodies, mobility influencers and the media at large”. –  Gravity Integrated founder & CEO  Prashanth Challapalli.

    Chalo currently has operations in over 50 cities across India and five international cities. The Chalo App allows users to track buses in real time – they know exactly where their bus is and when it will reach the bus stop. This makes it easier for passengers to plan their journeys and avoid unnecessary delays. In Mumbai, which is one of the largest markets where Chalo is present, over 45 per cent of daily bus travellers use the Chalo app – a testament to its usefulness in improving daily travel.

  • Chalo launches BEST Airport Express

    Chalo launches BEST Airport Express

    Mumbai: The BEST Chalo Airport Express, Mumbai’s premium Airport bus service has officially been launched, keeping in mind the various challenges travellers face during their airport travel. These buses are set to change the way public mobility is seen and, in many ways, the quality of these services is at par with those that are found at airports in some of the prominent metros of the world.

    With comfort being at the core of this service, the Airport Express stands to positively reduce traffic congestion. Chalo has been operating public trials of the service so far, and the response has been good. Based on public trials and feedback, the service is now being launched on four routes officially.

    Fleet and frequency: The Airport Express currently operates 230 trips daily to and from the airport and is on its way to expanding the fleet in the near future. With 50 per cent buses already electric and the fleet going towards a 100 per cent electric buses by March 2024, it is a positive step in the direction of sustainable mobility for the city of Mumbai. The Airport Express service operates every day from Monday to Sunday. The buses are scheduled to run at approximately 30-minute intervals in both directions, starting at 6.30 am from the airport, with the last bus departing at 11.00 pm.

    Booking: These buses offer guaranteed seating.  ● Passengers can find the Airport Express counters outside both the airport terminals from where they can book their ticket ● They can also book confirmed seats via the BEST Chalo App ● Booking can also be done via the web portal chalo.com/airport-express

    Faster travel: The Airport Express will only stop on the way if a passenger has made a reservation, ensuring faster travel with fewer stops.

    Chalo CEO Mohit Dubey highlighted the transformative aspects of the service, “The Airport Express service aligns with what Chalo exists for – making bus travel better for everyone. This extends beyond a mere convenience; it is an effort to shape how we should travel in our cities. It has been built on the pillars of efficiency and positive ecological impact so that we not only have a better quality of life today but also for future generations”.

    The Airport Express service transforms Mumbai’s airport commute, emphasizing both comfort and sustainability. The express route, tailored for value-conscious travellers, ensures swift connections between the airport and key city spots connecting the airport to all corners of Mumbai, including Colaba in the south, Borivali in the north, Thane in the northeastern suburbs, and Kharghar in Navi Mumbai.

    How to reserve a seat on the Airport Express

    Reserving a seat on the Airport Express is a seamless process with multiple options tailored to suit passengers’ preferences.

    Counter bookings are available at Airport Express counters in both terminals. Arriving passengers can buy a ticket for the next available bus at the counter.

    Bookings can also be done on a web portal by visiting chalo.com/airport-express or done through the BEST Chalo App. On both the web and the app, passengers can key in their destination, pick a convenient time slot and book a guaranteed seat by paying online. 

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  • Chalo signs DViO Digital as its digital agency

    Chalo signs DViO Digital as its digital agency

    New Delhi: The popular public transport technology company, Chalo, has appointed DViO Digital as the digital (creative) agency.

    The mandate puts DViO in charge of the brand’s digital & social media management. The primary focus of the campaigns across all platforms will be to generate awareness among bus users and operators as well as increase app downloads.

    DViO will be involved in developing a digital-first brand & creative campaigns, enhancing Chalo’s reputation as a reliable brand in the mobility space. In addition, the agency will also be responsible for creating campaign strategy, ideating for co-branded activations, and performance campaign management i.e., deploying digital media for the effective distribution of the content to build TOM, preference and divert traffic to the website.

    Founded by Vinayak Bhavnani, Mohit Dubey, Priya Singh Dubey, and Dhruv Chopra in 2014, Chalo offers real-time bus tracking as well as digital payments in buses through the Chalo App and the Chalo Card. It has a presence in 40 cities across 13 Indian states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and others.

    Speaking of the association, DViO Digital founder & CEO Sowmya Iyer said, “At DViO Digital, we lead brands through digital transformation and assist businesses in their growth journeys. A lot goes behind establishing a brand online and creating active conversations. With our unique creative strategy, media campaigns and content creation at play, we are sure to establish Chalo as a tech-forward, customer-focused brand in the market.”

    Adding to it, Chalo’s CMO Dhruv Chopra, said, “We are delighted to onboard DViO Digital as our digital partner. Chalo is in the phase where the company is rapidly growing its footprint in the country. In DViO we saw the right team with a fantastic blend of speed and execution and strategic understanding that can help us reach our ambitious goals. We are glad to partner with them and look forward to an exciting journey together.”