The Bengaluru-based company has also rolled out foldable e-bikes for driver-partners in Bengaluru to help them reach pickups faster, especially during peak traf ic and late hours.
Bengaluru, India — [March 2, 2026]: DriveU, India’s largest on-demand driver service platform, is stepping into another highly competitive sector with the launch of ‘Rentals by DriveU’, a chauffeur-driven car rental service.
With Rentals, DriveU expands beyond its core driver-on-demand offering to serve customers who want a premium car with a professional chauffeur, especially for weddings, business travel, airport transfers, long-weekend getaways, pilgrimages, and other special occasions. The launch marks DriveU’s entry into India’s increasingly competitive, fast-growing chauffeur-driven mobility market.
“We revolutionised on-demand driver service with a combination of pricing transparency, tech prowess and customer support,” said Rahm Shastry, CEO, DriveU. “Over the years, our customers have consistently asked for one thing: the same service reliability they trust from DriveU drivers, but with a car included for occasions that demand a more curated experience. Additionally, we have a huge cohort of NRIs and international visitors who are looking for the ‘DriveU-level’ service for their travel needs. That’s why we designed Rentals by DriveU to deliver chauffeured car service with our marquee service quality.”
DriveU has already set up a dedicated Rentals team in Bengaluru and is running a pilot to fine-tune the operating model before scaling to cities like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai and Hyderabad. The company is building Rentals with a tightly-managed operations layer—covering fleet onboarding, chauffeur grooming, trip readiness, and real-time support. It has also partnered with 400+ vendor partners and has access to a network of 1,500+ cars, ranging from sedans to premium luxury vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
The Bengaluru-based company is also designing clear service SLAs for critical moments—arrival punctuality, last-mile readiness, and customer handover
protocols—supported by a central command and customer support team to manage edge cases in real time.The service also includes thoughtful experience details such as luggage assistance, and clean, air-conditioned cars equipped with essentials like water bottles and tissue boxes.
DriveU’s push into new initiatives comes as the company completes two years of profitability and is preparing for its next phase of growth. In FY2025, DriveU reported 22% revenue growth to approximately Rs 111 crore, with a net profit of Rs 1.7 crore.
Recently, the company also rolled out foldable e-bikes in the pilot phase for the driver-partner in Bengaluru. These lightweight, foldable e-cycles will enable driver-partners to reach customer locations faster, without depending on last-mile public transport or struggling with availability during late hours.
Driver-partners often face real, everyday mobility challenges—especially after completing late-night trips or when operating in areas with limited public transport. The foldable e-bike folds in seconds, making it easy to fit in the trunk of the car. It is lightweight, durable, and designed for city use. With a riding speed of up to 25 km/h, it provides a smooth, quick, and eco-friendly way for drivers to move around.
Once fully deployed, these micro-mobility vehicles have the potential to assist over one lakh driver-partners every day by the end of 2026. This innovative solution can save drivers significant “dead” time when they are not earning any income, reduce fatigue between trips, and contribute to lowering overall carbon emissions in the city.
While foldable mobility solutions are widely used in countries like China, they are still new to India’s driver community. DriveU aims to change that by adapting the global best practice to Indian roads and user needs.
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