Dr Anita Mehta, a professor who works at a city
college has to travel across the country frequently, and at times at a short
notice. She used to book her tickets through travel agents until she discovered
a mobile app that helped her book her tickets hasslefree and saved her a whole
lot of `commission' money. Anita is one of the several Amdavadis who have
turned to travel apps to plan their travels including booking tickets and
hotels.
According to the recent report published by
Cleartrip.com, Ahmedabad accounts for 47 per cent of the total customers
nationwide who book their tickets using a mobile app.The data also reveals that
the city ranks fourth in India in mobile booking after Lucknow, Jaipur and
Delhi.MakeMyTrip and Yatra.com have also seen a similar trend among Amdavadis
who rely on their cellphones to book tickets and reserve hotels.
An industry expert said, “Mobile apps are convenient
as they fit into your pocket and are accessible to you at all hours of the day.
You can book the ticket at a moment's notice and all available options are
visible on you cellphone screen. It gives you complete control over your travel
plans.“
