Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Airport Cab Services Intensify Competition After BluSmart's Exit
After BluSmart stopped offering rides, the competition for airport cab services heated up.
More people are flying, which means more people need rides to and from airports.
Companies like Uber, Rapido, and Evera Cabs are expanding their airport services to meet this growing demand.
These companies are seeing a lot more customers using their services at airports, especially for pre-booked rides.
They are also partnering with airports to grow their business.
BluSmart exited key markets, creating a competitive airport cab environment.
Airport segment is a high-growth area for cab services.
Domestic air passenger traffic increased in 2024 and March 2024.
Evera Cabs plans to expand airport services, with 55% of bookings from airports.
Uber and Rapido have also seen growth in airport cab services.
- Who
- Uber, Rapido, Evera Cabs, and other cab services.
- What
- Competition among cab services for airport pickups and drop-offs.
- When
- Following BluSmart's exit in April 2024.
- Where
- Major Indian airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and others.
- Why
- To meet growing demand for airport transportation after BluSmart's departure.
Cab Companies
Consumers
Market Share
Cab Companies
Focusing on capturing a large share of the airport cab market due to increased demand and passenger traffic.
Consumers
Focusing on capturing a large share of the airport cab market due to increased demand and passenger traffic.
- BluSmart Exit
- April 2024
- Domestic Passenger Traffic (2024)
- 161.3 million
- Evera Bookings (Airports)
- 55% of total
- Evera Trip Cost
- Approx. Rs 600
- Uber Reserve Growth
- Approx. 200% Y-o-Y
- Rapido Airport Rides
- 12-15% of total rides