Urban Company Report: Two-Wheeler Ownership Boosts Women Professionals’ Earnings by 14%
Gurugram, March 25, 2026 – Urban Company released its "Ride to Rise" report, highlighting how its mobility initiative, Udaan, has significantly improved earning opportunities for women service professionals. The report showcases the impact of providing access to independent mobility across key urban markets including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.Under the Udaan initiative, the company built an end-to-end mobility ecosystem, spanning training, licensing, financing and ownership. Approximately 1,800 women service professionals have been supported, with over 1,100 women trained to ride and 700+ women purchasing two-wheelers.
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.
According to Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Company Limited, "Mobility is not just a logistical input, it is a powerful economic enabler."
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.
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. 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.
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