Extends Ukraine's leading ride-sharing platform across borders, beginning with routes connecting Kyiv to Warsaw and Odesa to Chisinau
KYIV, Ukraine and NEW YORK, July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV; KYIVW), the parent company of JSC Kyivstar ("Kyivstar"), Ukraine's leading digital operator and part of VEON Group (Nasdaq: VEON), today announced that Uklon, Ukraine's leading ride-sharing service and part of Kyivstar's digital ecosystem, has launched Uklon Travel Bus, an international bus service offering direct cross-border routes. The inaugural pilot routes connect Kyiv to Warsaw and Odesa to Chisinau, with the first departure scheduled for July 20, 2026.
Uklon Travel Bus builds on the success of Uklon Travel, first introduced in March 2026 as a ticket marketplace for third-party carriers. Uklon Travel Bus represents the next step in this evolution, introducing routes organized directly by the company while also continuing to partner with established carriers. Tickets are available for purchase directly within the Uklon app's Travel section and on the Uklon website.
The service's model entails partner carriers providing physical transportation while Uklon manages ticket sales, service quality standards, and end-to-end passenger support. Integration with Uklon's ride-hailing ecosystem enables passengers to combine urban rides with intercity travel seamlessly within a single application. Passengers on Uklon Travel Bus routes will have access to Starlink internet connectivity, seat selection, direct airport routes to Warsaw Chopin and Chisinau airports, and return trip options.
"Expanding access to mobility is essential to building the digital services ecosystem that Ukraine's people and economy deserve," said Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov. "The launch of Uklon Travel Bus demonstrates our commitment to growing Uklon beyond its origins as a ride-sharing platform into a comprehensive mobility solution, connecting users across cities, borders, and at every stage of their journeys."
"Uklon's transformation from a single-product platform into a full-mobility ecosystem demonstrates our commitment to serving every aspect of our users' travel needs, from daily intercity rides to international routes," commented Serhii Hryshkov, Chief Executive Officer of Uklon. "The rapid growth of our Travel service validates the market opportunity, and the launch of Uklon Travel Bus marks our next step in delivering an integrated, end-to-end travel experience for millions of users across Ukraine."