TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS

What TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS does

TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS is an ISO 9001:2015 certified private bus and coach charter operator founded in 1993 in Noida, India, operating as a sole proprietorship. The company runs a fleet of 150+ vehicles spanning Deluxe, Semi-Deluxe, AC and Non-AC buses, AC tempo travellers, and Volvo buses on both Diesel and CNG powertrains, delivering five service lines: school transportation on contract (wet or dry lease), corporate and factory staff transportation, one-time charter hire for events and tours, tempo traveller service for mid-sized groups, and tourist bus service using premium Volvo and luxury coaches. Tarun also operates Volvo-AC buses under Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and Uttarakhand Transportation Corporation (UTC) permits on the Agra-Varanasi and Dehradun/Rishikesh-Delhi corridors respectively, extending its footprint beyond Delhi/NCR.

The company has no proprietary technology platform and operates a traditional direct-sales model: customers reach the head office or branch office via phone or email to negotiate charter or contract bookings, with no self-serve online booking. Pricing is quote-based, structured around garage-to-garage kilometer and hour charges, with minimum 250 km/day outstation terms, late-night surcharges after 11 PM, and fuel and tax passthroughs. To support uptime on its fleet, Tarun owns a wholly-owned subsidiary workshop, ROCK TECK AUTO PVT. LTD., located in a 1,600 sq.mtr facility at Ecotech 1, Greater Noida, employing 27 mechanics, painters, denters, and engineer-supervisors for preventive and breakdown maintenance. The school bus segment includes high-tech surveillance devices installed per government safety mandates.

The revenue model combines recurring subscription contracts (school wet/dry lease, corporate staff transportation, and government route operations under managed-services arrangements) with one-time per-trip charter hire for events, picnics, and tours. Customer segments are diversified across education, corporate and manufacturing, government transport corporations, and private event organizers, with marketing limited to a corporate website, published testimonials, and direct outreach. No external funding has been raised, the company is bootstrapped through organic growth and reinvestment, and there is no evidence of AI, app-based booking, or third-party technology integrations in the current operating model.

Name

TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS

Legal name

TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS

Website

https://tarunbusservice.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS is a Noida-based ISO 9001:2015 certified bus and coach charter operator founded in 1993, running a fleet of 150+ vehicles across school, corporate, tourist, and government transit routes in Delhi/NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Bus Transportation Services

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (4855), School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLABADAE

Coach & Bus Charter Fleet Rental (With/Without Driver)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Bus & Coach Leasing/Rental

SECONDARYTLABADAA

Motorcoach (Intercity) Bus Leasing/Rental

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Bus & Coach Leasing/Rental

SECONDARYTLABADAD

Shuttle Bus Leasing/Rental (Airport/Hotel/Corporate)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Bus & Coach Leasing/Rental

SECONDARYTLABADAB

Transit Bus Leasing/Rental (City/Urban)

Transportation & Logistics/Fleet Leasing, Rental & Management/Bus & Coach Leasing/Rental

Keywords

• Bus charter services
• School transportation
• Corporate shuttle services
• Volvo coach rental
• Group tour buses

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charter Bus Hire (Schools & Companies): Buses provided on contract basis to schools and companies on either Wet Lease (with driver and fuel) or Dry Lease (vehicle only) arrangements. Revenue is recurring per contract period.
2. Hire Basis Services (Picnics, Marriages, Parties, Business Meets, Tours): Buses hired on a per-trip or per-event basis for diverse occasions. One-time transaction revenue model based on distance, duration, and vehicle type.
3. Corporate Staff Transportation Contracts: Ongoing contract for transporting staff or laborers to and from companies/factories, billed on agreed terms per contract period.
4. Government Route Operations (UPSRTC & UTC): Volvo-AC buses operating under Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) on transit routes (Agra to Varanasi) and under Uttarakhand Transportation Corporation (UTC) on Dehradun & Rishikesh to Delhi routes. Revenue generated from these government contracted routes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS is an ISO 9001:2015 certified private bus and coach transportation service provider operating primarily in the Delhi, Noida, and Greater Noida regions since 1993. The company charters buses on a contract basis to schools and corporates (wet lease or dry lease) and hires buses for picnics, marriages, parties, business meets, and tours. It also operates Volvo-AC buses on government-permitted UPSRTC (Agra–Varanasi) and UTC (Dehradun/Rishikesh–Delhi) routes, supported by a 150+ vehicle fleet and an in-house maintenance workshop (ROCK TECK AUTO PVT. LTD.) spanning 1,600 sq.mtr.

Product overview

TARUN TOUR & TRAVELS is an ISO 9001:2015 certified bus/coach transportation service provider offering five distinct service lines: School Bus Service (contract-based student transportation with surveillance devices), Charter Bus Service (on-demand bus hire for events and travel), Corporate Bus Services (employee/staff transportation on contract basis), Tempo Traveller Service (20-26 seater vehicles for mid-sized groups), and Tourist Bus Service (Deluxe, luxury, and Volvo buses for group travel). Operating since 1993 with a fleet of 150+ vehicles, the company serves schools, corporations, and individual customers in Delhi/Noida/Greater Noida regions, also operating Volvo-AC buses under UPSRTC and UTC government contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Bus Service Provides school buses for students on contract basis (Wet Lease or Dry Lease) with high-tech surveillance devices installed as per government laws to ensure safe, on-time student transportation. Targeted at schools and educational institutions.
• Charter Bus Service Allows customers to book or hire buses on a per-trip basis for tours, marriages, business events, travels, and picnics at affordable prices. Targeted at event organizers, families, and private groups.
• Corporate Bus Services Provides contracted transportation of staff or laborers to and from company or factory premises, ensuring on-time arrival, reduced conveyance cost, and lower per-person carbon footprint. Targeted at companies and manufacturing plants.
• Tempo Traveller Service Provides 20 to 26 seater AC tempo travellers for hire suitable for corporate, school, and charter use cases for mid-sized groups.
• Tourist Bus Service Provides premium Deluxe and luxury buses including Volvo buses for group tours, trips, marriages, parties, and picnics, targeting group travel and event customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced per-person carbon footprint compared to individual vehicle transport
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTARUN TOUR & TRAVELS operates Volvo-AC buses under UPSRTC permit on transit basis along the Agra to Varanasi route. This partnership enables the company to operate government-authorized long-distance transit services, expanding its geographic footprint beyond the Delhi/Noida region.
• Uttarakhand Transportation Corporation (UTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company operates 5 Volvo buses under UTC permit, plying from Dehradun & Rishikesh to Delhi. This strategic partnership allows Tarun to serve the key pilgrimage and tourist route between Uttarakhand and the national capital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• RedBus: India's largest online bus ticketing and aggregation platform. Not a fleet operator, but a structural competitor and channel partner that influences how charter and route customers discover and book buses, directly shaping Tarun's go-to-market environment.
• ZingBus: Premium intercity bus operator brand pooling capacity from partner fleet owners. Represents the emerging tech-enabled, brand-led model that competes with traditional private charter operators like Tarun for premium intercity passengers.
• AbhiBus: Online bus booking platform aggregating private and STU operators across India. Comparable as an adjacent digital intermediary that captures online charter and ticket demand Tarun currently serves only through phone and email.

Direct peers

• Kesineni Tours & Travels: Andhra Pradesh-headquartered bus operator with Volvo, sleeper, and AC coach services across south and central India. Comparable private-fleet charter and route operator competing in the same intercity bus transportation category.
• Patel Tours & Travels: Long-established Indian bus operator providing Volvo, AC sleeper, and charter services for corporate and leisure travel. Comparable to Tarun as a privately held fleet owner serving both contract and charter passenger transportation demand.
• Orange Tours & Travels: Indian bus charter and rental operator offering a fleet of AC and non-AC coaches for tours, events, weddings, and corporate travel. Directly comparable as a multi-city charter bus provider with similar vehicle categories and customer segments.
• VRL Travels: One of India's largest fleet operators with a nationwide network of buses, including Volvo coaches and chartered services. Directly comparable as a private fleet owner offering charter, contract, and route-based passenger transportation across multiple states.
• SRS Travels: South India-headquartered bus operator running a large fleet across AC, non-AC, sleeper, and Volvo categories with charter and route services. Comparable business model to Tarun: private fleet, multi-category buses, and a mix of charter and contract passenger transportation.
• Kallada Travels: Kerala-based private bus operator running Volvo and multi-axle premium coaches on route and charter services. Comparable fleet composition (Volvo-led premium mix) and similar reliance on intercity and charter passenger demand.

Regional players

• UPSRTC (Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation): State-owned public transport operator that both contracts Tarun's Volvo services on the Agra-Varanasi corridor and competes for the same intercity passenger demand. Relevant as a counterparty and regional incumbent shaping route-level competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TARUNBUSSERVICE
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarunbusservice

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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