Chauffeur-driven EV cab service launched
The Jindal Group has entered India’s urban mobility space with the launch of Trevel, a chauffeur-driven electric cab service focused on city travel and airport transfers, marking the group’s foray into a market dominated by Ola, Uber and Rapido.
The service has been launched by Sahil Jindal, Managing Director at Jindal Group. In a LinkedIn post, Jindal said Trevel was conceptualised after identifying gaps in the existing ride-hailing experience offered by major platforms. The Gurugram-based company has quietly begun operations over the past month.
Focus on pre-booked, premium electric rides
Trevel has started operations with a fleet of MG Windsor electric vehicles and is currently offering scheduled city rides and airport pick-up and drop services. According to details available on its website, the platform follows a pre-booking model with fixed pick-up schedules and upfront pricing, rather than on-demand ride aggregation.
Bookings are currently being accepted through Trevel’s website, while Android and iOS applications are expected to be launched in the coming months. The company has indicated that additional vehicle categories will be introduced as operations expand.
Fleet-led model, controlled rollout
Unlike app-based aggregation models, Trevel is operating on a fleet-led approach, with vehicles owned directly or operated through partners aligned with its operating framework. The pilot phase reportedly involved over 50 rides, indicating a cautious and controlled rollout rather than an aggressive scale-up.
Sahil Jindal stated that the company spent nearly six months aligning fleet, technology and operational processes before going live. Further announcements on expansion plans and platform development are expected soon.
Filling the gap after BluSmart’s exit
Trevel’s entry comes at a time when the premium electric cab segment has seen disruption following the suspension of services by BluSmart, which had operated an all-electric ride-hailing platform across multiple cities. BluSmart’s exit has created space for new players in the chauffeur-driven EV segment, particularly for airport-focused services.
While Trevel positions itself within electric mobility, it will also compete directly with established cab platforms in the airport transfer and scheduled ride categories. Industry observers note that success in the EV cab space depends on multiple factors, including charging infrastructure, charging costs and vehicle uptime.
With Jindal Group’s access to MG electric vehicles and emerging EV subscription models, Trevel appears aimed at leveraging group synergies rather than aggressively disrupting the broader ride-hailing market.