# redBus Book Bus, Train Tickets

> TSRTC, APSRTC, GSRTC, UPSRTC, Chalo, VRL, NueGo Intercity Volvo AC Bus Booking!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/in.redbus.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/in.redbus.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `in.redbus.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** redBus - Bus, Ferry, Train, IRCTC Auth. Partner
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 123,214,031
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (4,642,878 ratings)
- **Version:** 82.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2013-02-04
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 208 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.redbus.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.redbus.in](https://www.redbus.in/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.redbus.in/info/privacypolicy](https://www.redbus.in/info/privacypolicy)

## Description

**redBus** is an India-focused travel booking app for reserving bus and train tickets, booking metro rides, and finding hotels, hostels, and homestays. Compare schedules, prices, ratings, photos, routes, and seat availability across government transport services and private operators, including Volvo, sleeper, AC, and roadways buses.

The app includes live bus tracking, train PNR and running-status checks, waitlist prediction, secure payments, cashback and discount offers, 24/7 support, fast refunds, FlexiTicket date changes, free cancellation add-ons, and Alternate Trip options. redBus also supports Wear OS trip tracking with real-time updates and haptic alerts.

## Rankings

- #1,200 — Overall
- #185 — Top app in India
- #9 — tatkal
- #13 — irctc
- #13 — whatsapp extension
- #14 — state

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `in.redbus.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `in.redbus.android.permission.MIPUSH_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Most reviews are positive, highlighting easy and fast booking with fair prices and reliable service. Users repeatedly describe the app as user-friendly and note good to excellent service quality and helpful offers, especially for regular travelers. A frequent criticism is a single negative experience related to RAC ticket allocation, suggesting limited ticket options. Overall, the app is viewed as a convenient, value-for-money travel booking option with room for improving ticket variety.

### Pros

- Easy and fast booking and cancellation with fair prices
- Service quality is consistently good to excellent
- User-friendly app with appealing offers
- Positive experience for regular travelers

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/in.redbus.android)