Redbus Reviews 717

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 330 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported significant delays, with buses arriving hours late or even not showing up at all, leading to missed connections and wasted time. The service was frequently described as unacceptable, with issues ranging from forced bus changes under false pretenses to drivers stopping for extended periods without communication. Reviewers also highlighted unprofessional behavior from bus staff, including drivers and conductors who used inappropriate language. The booking process itself was problematic for many, with incorrect dates being booked, wrong boarding locations provided, and difficulties in changing or canceling tickets. Customer service was a major point of contention, with many finding it unhelpful, unresponsive, and difficult to reach, often disconnecting calls or refusing to assist with issues like refunds or date changes. Some people also felt that the customer support was unprofessional and used inappropriate language. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with their journey, mentioning polite staff behavior, comfortable seats, and punctual service.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Travelled on 26 Dec 2025 by SBM Bus No. 3339 (Trivandrum–Bangalore). Very pathetic experience. Bus stopped at 2:00 a.m. for over 1.5 hours without explanation. Later passengers were forced to change b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Redbus is trickster. The arrival times shown are 1 hour early. This was resulting in me missing flight, hence asked for cancelling 2 days in advance. However, if you reschedule bus for another day,... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unproffesional behavior by bus Shree Ganesh Travels MH12WJ9262, my wife & daughter traveling Pune to Borivali on 23/10/2025 bus driver Tiwari kept bags laguage box of bus without confirming. Due to Di... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Firstly, RedBus tracking does not work at all 😞. Even though there are options to track using the PNR number and mobile number, after submitting the details it shows an error saying that the e... See more


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pathetic Service from RedBus

I had booked a bus ticket through RedBus on 4th February 2026 for travel from Mumbai to Shivamogga. Due to traffic congestion near Lonavala, there was no communication or update from the bus operator regarding any change in the schedule.

When I reached the pickup point, I contacted the bus operator and was informed that the bus had been cancelled and that I should contact RedBus for further assistance.

I immediately contacted the RedBus customer care team. One of their executives connected the bus operator on a conference call, during which the operator confirmed that the bus was cancelled. The RedBus executive assured me that a refund would be processed.

However, despite this confirmation, I have still not received my refund. Instead, RedBus is repeatedly closing my support tickets, claiming that the bus operator is now denying that the bus was cancelled and therefore the refund cannot be processed.

This is completely unacceptable. I made the booking through RedBus, and their own customer care executive verified the cancellation with the operator on a conference call. Despite that, no resolution and no refund has been provided till date.

This experience clearly reflects extremely poor customer service and lack of accountability from RedBus.

I strongly advise others to think twice before booking through RedBus, as the customer support is extremely disappointing and unhelpful.

4 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible experience, fradunt activities

I had booked a bus from kukkesubramanya to Bangalore through SV travels/ redbus. The bus didn't arrive and I didn't got the refund amount also. Customer service is hopeless.please don't book any service through redbus. BIG REDFLAG from myend

9 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus didn’t arrive

Firstly, incredibly unclear which bus station the bus was actually supposed to stop at, out of two possible options in Aluva (Kochi) for the bus to Munnar. Second, the tracking stopped working almost immediately. Third, bus never actually showed up - bus station employee had confidently told me to wait outside 2 hours prior, then when asked again an hour after the bus was supposed to arrive, told me the bus didn’t stop there (at 4am by this point). I had to book an uber or risk being stranded with nowhere to go on the edge of town. Their customer support was absolutely non-existant. DO NOT use redbus unless you can physically see the bus you’re buying a ticket for.

28 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting service, money grabbers and rip off

Disgusting service, if I could give them 0 stars I would.

I booked a ferry and needed to cancel and emailed them and went on the help section on the app (which wouldn’t work, there was no option to speak to anybody) I’ve sent countless emails (around 40) to there customer service and they just email me back a generic email saying that my case has been closed but nobody has spoken to me??

I don’t know who to email or contact about this as the supposedly ‘customer support’ isn’t even working.

Money grabbers

19 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bad Customer Care only in Kannada language

The Customer Care IVR language is compulsorily Kannada. How stupid is that!

If one is from a different state and calls for help then how is he supposed to understand the menu options and connect with the customer care if he doesn't understand the language.

15 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We booked an M.S

We booked an M.S. Gajraj bus from Jaipur to Amritsar. There was absolutely no attention given to cleanliness. No one was sitting on their assigned seats — passengers were sitting wherever they found space.

During the journey, the bus did not stop properly anywhere. I requested many times to stop at one place so we could have tea, but they refused. They did not even stop for bathroom breaks.

We did not like their behavior at all. It was very disappointing. We will never choose this bus service again in the future.

21 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I trust again red I will never book again in this apps

I'll book bus ticket in this apps Lonavla to bangalore when I enter the bus lots of tobacco power are spreed in my sleep place another things is as A man aim not comfortable to sleep with any other guy whom iam not close their is a one bus conductor who can open my place and can sleep everytime

21 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had booked a ticket from kozhikode to kayamkulam

I had booked a ticket from kozhikode to kayamkulam .The bus cancelled the ticket and till date i havenot recieved the refumd.
whenever i am contacting them they say it has been processed succesfully. Only god and redbus knows where and which account the money has been transferred.
you have no provisions to contact Redbus and it goes to the automated service.
Please my friends do not use REDBUS they will only drain your money

5 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very very worst service unable to…

Very very worst service unable to reshuffle the ticket and after reshudule no option of cancelation ticket no confirmation mail regarding the cancelation policy with out traveling i wadted 3800 from banglore to vijayawada they are not returning my money asked for confirmation mail regarding the policy not ready shhare

17 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked through Redbus – Extremely Unsafe, Unprofessional, and Unreachable UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT SERVICE (UTS)

I booked my tickets through REDBUS.IN for UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT SERVICE (UTS) from Velankanni to Bangalore on 15/02/2026, PNR 154029 & 154028, and this has been one of the worst travel experiences of my life.

1. Delayed Departure & Seat Confusion:
The bus was delayed by nearly one hour without any proper communication. When boarding, seats were duplicated and allotted to multiple passengers, leading to confusion, arguments, and unnecessary stress right at the start of the journey.

2. Poor Hygiene and Amenities:
The bus seats were dirty and stained, completely unhygienic for passengers. There were no blankets or pillows provided for an overnight trip. When asked, the driver said the blankets were “sent for washing” — a completely unacceptable excuse. The AC vent above the seat was broken and stuffed with tissue papers and polythene covers, making the journey extremely uncomfortable. Additionally, no drinking water was provided during the entire trip.

3. Extreme Safety Issues:
At around 2:00 AM, the driver stopped the bus at a remote location for a temple visit, leaving passengers — including children, a newborn baby, elderly passengers, and women — stranded in a dark and isolated area. This was frightening and completely unsafe. On top of that, the driver demanded payment at 2:00 AM, adding to the stress and discomfort.

4. Unprofessional Conduct:
The overall behavior of the staff and the lack of basic amenities reflect gross negligence and unprofessionalism. There was no consideration for passenger safety, comfort, or well-being, which is completely unacceptable for a reputed transport service.

Conclusion:
This journey was unsafe, unhygienic, and poorly managed. I am compelled to share this as a review to warn other passengers. I would strongly advise against traveling with UTS or booking through Redbus until they seriously improve their safety, hygiene, and professionalism standards.

15 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute Nightmare: Bus Left 90 Minutes EARLY with Zero Accountability from RedBus

I have traveled by bus for years, but I have never witnessed such gross incompetence and disregard for a passenger's time.
I booked a ticket for a 10:30 AM departure. At 8:30 AM—barely two hours before my scheduled trip—I received a frantic call from the bus operator stating the bus would now be leaving at 9:00 AM. They effectively demanded I arrive 1.5 hours early with only 30 minutes of notice. This is not a "reschedule"; this is a hijacking of the customer’s time. How do you expect a passenger to drop everything and rush to a boarding point 90 minutes ahead of schedule?
To make matters worse, the customer support from RedBus was abysmal. When I raised an immediate ticket regarding this impossibility, they simply closed the case, stating "feedback has been passed to the bus company." They offered no refund, no alternative, and no help. They acted as a silent spectator while the operator scammed me out of a usable ticket.
Bottom Line: Do not book with this operator, and do not trust RedBus to protect you if things go wrong. This is the definition of irresponsible service.

16 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad service

It's very bad experience... redbus customer care not response to the customer queries.....i didn't see this Kind of bad service in my life and I loss my 2000 ticket amount and my 1st job

14 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I book bus 2 time through red bus aap…

I book bus 2 time through red bus aap but service is very poor no time table I book bus vapi to delhi bus timing is 21:20pm in vapi but bus reach vapi at 22:40pm and they drop jaipur next day at 20:30pm then they change bus I book single sleeper sheet vapi to delhi but in jaipur they give main chair seating bus and other bus reach jaipur at 22:45 pm then you guys think when I book bus then thay showing time 21:20pm vapi to next day 23:30pm delhi but next day bus leave jaipur 22:45pm then how bus reach only 45 min delhi to jaipur its totally scam in future I never book through red bus and I not recommend any one to book bus through redbos aap

13 February 2026
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