LeafyBus
LeafyBus is a Delhi-headquartered, venture-backed intercity electric bus operator running India's first long-distance premium EV bus service on Delhi-NCR origin corridors using proprietary 360 KW fast-charging infrastructure and Eicher sleeper buses leased through Enetra EV.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2025
- HeadquartersDelhi, India
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What LeafyBus does
LeafyBus is a Delhi-headquartered private company operating as India's first long-distance intercity electric bus service, founded in 2025. The company runs premium electric buses on corridors out of Delhi-NCR, including Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Dehradun, Delhi-Lucknow, Delhi-Roorkee, Delhi-Rishikesh, Delhi-Haridwar, and Delhi-Agra, targeting individual intercity travellers who seek a comfortable, safe, and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional diesel buses.
The core technology stack combines a consumer-facing booking platform (website at leafybus.com and native iOS/Android apps) with Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric intercity sleeper buses powered by 400 kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries delivering 320-330 km of single-charge range. The key technical differentiator is India's first 360 KW fast-charging infrastructure, developed in collaboration with GLIDA India, which the company claims enables under-50-minute charging sessions and up to 900 km of daily operation. LeafyBus is also building private bus terminals with integrated charging infrastructure, food joints, and passenger amenities. Vehicles are leased asset-light through Enetra EV Private Limited rather than owned outright.
The revenue model is a direct-to-consumer per-ticket transaction model: passengers pay per journey for premium electric bus travel booked online. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by route and service tier. Distribution is exclusively through self-serve digital channels (website and mobile apps), supplemented by WhatsApp-based live chat support. The company reports 90% occupancy on operational routes and 100,000+ cumulative travellers served. Funding to date consists of a $4.1 million Pre-Series A round in September 2025 led by Enetra EV and Singapore-based Impact Capital Asia Management, earmarked for 10x fleet scaling to over 100 buses within 18-24 months and continued charging infrastructure buildout.
LeafyBus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LeafyBus
- Legal name
- LeafyBus
- Website
- https://leafybus.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2025
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- LeafyBus is a Delhi-headquartered, venture-backed intercity electric bus operator running India's first long-distance premium EV bus service on Delhi-NCR origin corridors using proprietary 360 KW fast-charging infrastructure and Eicher sleeper buses leased through Enetra EV.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LeafyBus industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Intercity Electric Bus Transportation
- NAICS
- Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (4852), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210)
- SIC
- Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Economy/Conventional Scheduled Intercity Bus Services (THAIADAE)
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Where LeafyBus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Delhi
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
LeafyBus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Passenger Ticket Sales: LeafyBus generates revenue through direct ticket sales to passengers booking seats on its electric intercity bus services via its website and mobile application. Customers pay per journey for premium electric bus travel.
- Fleet Leasing Operations: LeafyBus operates as a fleet lessee through arrangements with Enetra EV Private Limited, which provides electric buses under leasing terms. The company deploys these leased vehicles for passenger operations on intercity routes.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
LeafyBus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LeafyBus operates premium intercity electric bus services in India, selling per-journey passenger tickets via its website and mobile apps on corridors originating from Delhi to cities including Jaipur, Dehradun, Lucknow, Roorkee, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Agra. The service is delivered using Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric sleeper buses (leased through Enetra EV) supported by proprietary 360 KW fast-charging infrastructure and private terminals with charging and passenger amenities.
Product overview
LeafyBus operates as India's first long-distance electric bus operator, offering a unified platform for premium electric intercity bus services. The company combines a consumer-facing ticket booking platform (website and mobile app) with proprietary charging infrastructure (360 KW fast-charging system) and private bus terminals equipped with charging facilities, food joints, and passenger amenities. The service utilizes Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric intercity sleeper buses featuring 400 kWh LFP batteries with 320-330 km range, leased through Enetra EV. Current operational routes include Delhi–Lucknow, Delhi–Jaipur, Delhi–Dehradun, Delhi–Roorkee, Delhi–Rishikesh, Delhi–Haridwar, and Agra routes, with plans to expand to one new electric intercity corridor monthly.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Premium Electric Intercity Bus Service Per-journey electric intercity bus transportation for individual passengers on corridors from Delhi to Jaipur, Dehradun, Lucknow, Roorkee, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Agra (and reverse), using Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric sleeper buses with onboard CCTV, real-time tracking, and passenger amenities.
- LeafyBus Mobile Booking App (iOS and Android) Self-serve mobile application for individual passengers to search routes, book premium electric intercity bus tickets, track their bus in real time, receive ETA updates, locate the nearest boarding point, and access app-only promotional offers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 90% occupancy rate on operational routes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use LeafyBus
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
LeafyBus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
LeafyBus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- DrivnminorGurugram-based electric mobility startup Drivn operates a leasing model, purchasing electric vehicles and leasing them to operators like LeafyBus. Drivn has built a $140 million capital pool including $80 million from Nomura to target India's heavy commercial EV segment.
- Eicher Trucks & Buses (VE Commercial Vehicles)coreLeafyBus partnered with Eicher Trucks & Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (Volvo Group joint venture), to deploy 100 Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric intercity sleeper buses across major Indian national corridors. The partnership represents one of India's largest structured deployments of long-distance electric sleeper coaches, with initial 35 buses deployed by March 2026 and routes including Delhi-Dehradun and Delhi-Lucknow.
- GLIDA IndiacoreLeafyBus collaborated with GLIDA India to develop India's first 360 KW fast-charging infrastructure for electric buses. This technology enables under 50-minute charging sessions and supports 900 km daily operation capability, addressing key infrastructure challenges for long-distance EV travel.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LeafyBus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- RedBus: RedBus is India's largest online bus ticketing platform aggregating multiple operators. Not a direct competitor but an important channel partner that could either list LeafyBus inventory or build competing EV supply.
- NFI Group (New Flyer): NFI Group is a leading North American manufacturer of electric and transit buses including the New Flyer and MCI brands. Relevant as an EV bus OEM whose products and pricing shape the global supply LeafyBus and its competitors rely on.
- AbhiBus: AbhiBus is an Indian online bus ticketing and aggregation platform owned by Ixigo. Comparable in terms of enabling intercity bus bookings across India, though focused on platform/aggregation rather than fleet operation.
- Enetra EV Private Limited: Enetra EV is LeafyBus's lead investor and fleet lessor providing electric buses under leasing arrangements. Acts as both a capital provider and a critical operating partner, making its strategy directly intertwined with LeafyBus's.
- Eicher Trucks & Buses (VE Commercial Vehicles): Volvo Group JV manufacturing the Skyline Pro E electric sleeper buses supplied to LeafyBus. As the OEM and strategic partner, Eicher is an ecosystem participant whose EV bus roadmap directly shapes LeafyBus's fleet economics.
Direct peers
- Zingbus: Zingbus is an Indian intercity bus operator focused on premium long-distance routes with strong digital booking infrastructure and similar Delhi-anchored route network. Closely comparable business model targeting the same customer segment with overlapping routes.
- NueGo (GreenCell Mobility): GreenCell Mobility's NueGo brand operates intercity electric bus services in India, directly competing with LeafyBus on similar premium EV intercity routes. Both target eco-conscious, premium-segment intercity travelers with comparable service propositions.
- IntrCity SmartBus: IntrCity SmartBus operates premium intercity bus services across India with a focus on safety, on-time performance, and digital booking. Comparable target customer (intercity travelers), route structure, and premium positioning.
Broad incumbents
- FlixBus: FlixBus is Europe's largest intercity bus operator with expanding presence in India, operating scheduled long-distance bus services globally. Comparable core offering of scheduled intercity coach services though not EV-focused.
- Stagecoach Group: Stagecoach is one of the UK's largest bus and coach operators with established intercity and regional services. Comparable scheduled passenger bus operations though at much greater scale and in a different geography.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LeafyBus social profiles
Digital presenceLeafyBus financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LeafyBus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
LeafyBus funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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LeafyBus M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about LeafyBus
What does LeafyBus do?
LeafyBus operates premium intercity electric bus services in India, selling per-journey passenger tickets via its website and mobile apps on corridors originating from Delhi to cities including Jaipur, Dehradun, Lucknow, Roorkee, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Agra. The service is delivered using Eicher Skyline Pro E 13.5m electric sleeper buses (leased through Enetra EV) supported by proprietary 360 KW fast-charging infrastructure and private terminals with charging and passenger amenities.
Is LeafyBus a public or private company?
LeafyBus is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was LeafyBus founded?
LeafyBus was founded in 2025. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is LeafyBus based?
LeafyBus is headquartered in Delhi, India, in the Asia region.
How does LeafyBus make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Passenger Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are fleet Leasing Operations.
Who are LeafyBus's main competitors?
Others on record are RedBus, NFI Group (New Flyer), AbhiBus, Enetra EV Private Limited and Eicher Trucks & Buses (VE Commercial Vehicles). Direct peers are Zingbus, NueGo (GreenCell Mobility) and IntrCity SmartBus. Broad incumbents are FlixBus and Stagecoach Group.
Does LeafyBus have an API?
No public API is recorded for LeafyBus.
What industry is LeafyBus in?
LeafyBus's product category is Intercity Electric Bus Transportation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAIADAE, Economy/Conventional Scheduled Intercity Bus Services. Its NAICS code is 48521 and its SIC code is 4100.