DriveU, India’s leading on-demand driver platform for private car owners, is planning an aggressive expansion into the Tamil Nadu market with the launch of its services in Madurai, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore. With this expansion, customers across these cities can now hire professional chauffeurs for both intra-city commutes and multi-day intercity trips such as weekend getaways and long vacations.
DriveU's relationship with Tamil Nadu has grown steadily over the past few years. After establishing a strong presence in Chennai, the Bengaluru-based startup is now deepening its reach across the state. With the new office in Madurai, DriveU now operates three offices in Tamil Nadu and has built a network of over 20,000 verified drivers in the region. The company’s expansion into Tier-2 cities is expected to create new livelihood opportunities for gig-workers and professional drivers.
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In Madurai, DriveU has partnered with two prominent automobile dealerships to provide reliable B2B driving solutions and will soon extend its services to individual car owners (B2C). In Coimbatore, DriveU already works with over 15 leading automobile dealerships, helping manage vehicle logistics and driver requirements.
"We’re expanding to cities that are growing organically along with our brand’s popularity across India," said Rahm Shastry, Co-founder & CEO, DriveU. "South India continues to be our highest-priority market, and Tamil Nadu stands out with its strong automotive ecosystem. We remain committed to deepening our presence in the region by making commuting easier and more convenient for people in their own cars, while creating sustainable income opportunities for professional drivers and gig workers."
Nationally, DriveU is India’s largest driver aggregator with over 1 lakh verified drivers across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi NCR. The platform has completed over 9 million trips for more than 1 million customers to date.
