Zoomcar and Wego Enable Self-Drive Car Rentals for Travellers in India

Zoomcar Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: ZCAR), a leading platform for self-drive car hire in India, has teamed up with Wego, the travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to provide easier access to self-drive rental cars for travellers discovering India.

This cooperation arrives at a crucial time when global tourism faces uncertainty due to rising airfares, currency volatility, and trade tensions. Many travellers are now favouring shorter, local trips that offer greater control and value. India's expanding infrastructure and diverse road routes make it an increasingly attractive destination for both domestic and regional visitors.

Anirudh Lamba, Head of Partnerships at Zoomcar, commented, “We’re seeing a decisive shift in how people want to travel flexibility, independence, and immersion matter more than ever. Our partnership with Wego helps us serve evolving travellers better, especially those coming from the Middle East and Southeast Asia who want to explore India on their own terms.”

Through this collaboration, Wego users can now:

• Book from over 25,000 self-drive vehicles across more than 99 cities in India via the Wego platform, both website and app, with local availability.
• Enjoy a smooth booking experience integrated into Wego’s global travel system.

Wego’s Q1 2025 data indicates a growth of over 40 per cent in travel interest from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to India, driven by family trips, medical tourism, and digital nomadism. Zoomcar’s data also shows more travellers opting for self-drive arrangements on longer trips, especially during holidays, valuing privacy, autonomy, and affordability.

Bernard Corraya, General Manager, India, Wego, said,  "We are thrilled to partner with Zoomcar to bring greater convenience and control to travellers exploring India. This collaboration supports our mission to enhance every stage of the traveller’s journey from flight and stay to local mobility. With self-drive access now just a tap away, our users can unlock a more personal and memorable way to experience one of the world’s most diverse destinations."

This partnership provides a timely response to recent global changes affecting travel choices. As tariffs and regulations evolve across Asia, and a focus on domestic value grows, Zoomcar offers a cost-effective, homegrown alternative to traditional transportation services for both domestic and international visitors.