Bijliride, a tech-enabled electric mobility and rental platform, has formally expanded its student-focused offerings with its flagship ‘Project Udaan’ program. The Student Mobility Program offers flexible, zero-commitment electric two-wheeler rentals to higher-education students across major Indian cities, helping to address transportation barriers and support young adults’ financial independence.
Bijliride Project Udaan initiative comes at a crucial time for the urban student economy. According to recent industry reports, over 4.5 lakh students across India are actively engaged in part-time work to cover essential living expenses such as rent, tuition, and daily travel, earning average monthly earnings between ₹6,000 and ₹15,000. With nearly half (48%) of these roles requiring on-ground presence, accessible and affordable transport has become a critical necessity for young earners. However, high vehicle ownership costs, fragmented transit, and rising daily commuting expenses frequently restrict access to academic campuses, internships, placement drives, and part-time opportunities.
To address these daily commuting costs and the social stigma frequently attached to traditional part-time delivery work, Bijliride has integrated flexible micro-gig opportunities into its digital booking ecosystem. Students can complete brief, optional deliveries, working for as little as one hour a day, to fully offset their daily EV rental costs. Beyond helping students fund their own mobility in a dignified manner and counteracting “job-shaming,” this structure also provides quick-commerce companies and enterprise logistics platforms with a reliable pool of verified, flexible riders to meet hyper-local demand during peak operational hours.
“Our larger vision is to ensure that mobility never becomes a barrier to education, professional opportunity, or personal growth,” said Shivam Sisodiya, Founder & CEO of Bijliride. “Gen Z consumers are increasingly prioritizing access and flexibility over traditional vehicle ownership, while remaining deeply conscious of their financial outlay and personal environmental impact. By pairing low-cost, flexible EV rentals with micro-earning features, we are proving that affordability, convenience, and sustainability can seamlessly coexist without the social stigma often attached to gig work.”
Since its introduction, Bijliride has recorded consistent month-on-month growth in student inquiries and registrations across major urban hubs including Hyderabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR. Beyond standard campus commutes, students are utilizing the vehicles to attend off-campus internships, skill development programs, placement drives, and examinations. Furthermore, the program assists educational institutions in building cleaner, mobility-enabled campus environments, accelerating first-time EV adoption among Gen Z consumers who are likely to become long-term advocates for sustainable transit.
Founded in 2021, Bijliride is India’s leading SaaS-powered electric two-wheeler rental platform, tackling urban challenges of pollution and rising commuting costs. With a fleet of 4,000+ EVs across major cities, it serves both individuals and enterprises through 24/7 battery swapping, on-road support, and enterprise fleet management. Backed by strong tech integration, franchise-led expansion, and a vision to enable one million users by 2030, Bijliride is driving the shift toward sustainable and cost-effective urban mobility.
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