EaseMyTrip and Timbuckdo Partner to Make Student Travel More Affordable

EaseMyTrip, one of India’s fastest-growing online travel platforms, announced an exclusive strategic alliance with Timbuckdo, a leading social commerce platform focused on students. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to make travel more affordable, accessible, and aspirational for students across India through exclusive, curated discounts on flights, buses, hotels, and experiences.

This landmark collaboration combines EaseMyTrip’s trusted travel infrastructure with Timbuckdo’s deep engagement within India’s student community to unlock unprecedented discounts and access for the country’s Generation Z population.

"EaseMyTrip has always believed in making travel accessible to all, through this partnership with Timbuckdo, we are unlocking significant value for the student segment—a demographic that is deeply aspirational, digitally savvy, and hungry to explore. We are excited to empower their travel dreams through deeper discounts and curated travel solutions," said Sanchit Chopra, Chief Marketing Officer of EaseMyTrip.

India’s youth are swiftly transforming the travel landscape. Generation Z and Generation Alpha now influence over 93 per cent of family travel decisions, driving a shift towards experience-driven, spontaneous, and budget-conscious travel over traditional patterns.

"This is a defining moment for Timbuckdo, Gen Z is not deferring travel to the future, they are ready to explore now and are actively seeking value-driven experiences. Our goal is to eliminate cost as a barrier. Through our partnership with EaseMyTrip, we aim to make travel not only accessible, but also aspirational and practical for students across India," added Mythri Kumar, Co-founder and CEO, Timbuckdo. 

Partnership Highlights:

• Exclusive student discounts on flights, buses, hotels, and travel experiences
• Seamless booking through Timbuckdo’s student discount marketplace, powered by EaseMyTrip
• Campus activations, student travel festivals, and influencer-led campaigns to boost awareness and engagement

As part of its strategic plan, Timbuckdo aims to facilitate over one million student bookings within the next 12 months. With the Indian student travel market projected to surpass $10 billion by 2027, this alliance positions both EaseMyTrip and Timbuckdo as key catalysts for Gen Z mobility and aspiration.