Mobility as a Multiplier: Two-Wheeler Ownership Boosts Women Professionals’ Earnings by 14%, Urban Company Report Finds
By Urban Company
Mar 25, 2026
Under the Udaan initiative, the company built an an end-to-end mobility ecosystem, spanning training, licensing, financing and ownership
Over 1,800 women service professionals empowered through driver training and financial access
‘Ride to Rise’ report highlights how access to two-wheelers lowers travel costs and expands earnings opportunities for women
Gurugram, March 25, 2026: Urban Company released its Ride to Rise report, showcasing how its mobility initiative, Udaan, has significantly improved earning opportunities, productivity and long-term financial security for women service professionals by enabling access to independent mobility across key urban markets including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Udaan has supported approximately 1,800 women service professionals, with over 1,100 women trained to ride and 700+ women purchasing two-wheelers.
Mobility is a structural constraint to women’s income growth. Without access to personal transport, women face higher travel costs, reduced flexibility, time constraints and limited access to peak earning hours. All three factors directly compress productivity and monthly earnings. The Ride to Rise report highlights how building an end-to-end mobility ecosystem — spanning training, licensing, financing and ownership — can effectively address these challenges.
The report finds that UC women service professionals who own a two-wheeler earn, on average, 14% higher net monthly earnings compared to those dependent on public or hired transport. Faster travel between service bookings, reduced waiting time, fewer cab/auto cancellations and improved access to peak-hour demand directly contribute to greater economic independence.
Commenting on the release of the report, Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Company Limited, said: “Mobility is not just a logistical input, it is a powerful economic enabler. When women gain control over how they move, they gain greater control over their work and time. So, we didn’t want to just solve a single constraint but design a complete pathway to independence. Udaan has now supported ~1,800 women service professionals — many of whom are first-time riders and first-time borrowers. What stands out is not just the scale, but the shift in confidence and independence that mobility enables.”
Felicitation ceremony for women service professionals who purchased two-wheelers in Mumbai
The report also presents a five-year cost analysis showing that two-wheeler ownership converts recurring travel expenses into long-term financial gains. Over a five-year period, women partners who own a two-wheeler can save approximately ₹2.7 lakh, while also creating a tangible asset — making mobility ownership a structurally more cost-efficient model.
To access the report, click here.
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About Urban Company Limited
Urban Company Limited (NSE: URBANCO) is a technology-driven platform that connects customers with trusted professionals for home and beauty needs — from cleaning and repairs to salon and spa services. As per Urban Company’s 9M FY26 Earnings Index, average monthly net earnings in-hand reached INR 28,322 for all active service professionals (ex. InstaHelp), while the top 5% of service professionals earned INR 51,673. In addition, all active service professionals are covered under group life and accidental insurance, which includes life insurance cover of up to INR 10 lacs, disability cover of up to INR 6 lacs, as well as accidental hospitalisation and OPD treatment coverage, among other benefits.
