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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed strong dissatisfaction with the service, citing issues such as poor cleanliness, lack of communication, and significant delays. Reviewers frequently reported problems with staff behavior, describing them as rude, unhelpful, and unwilling to address passenger concerns. The customer service was also a major point of contention, with many finding the helpline unhelpful and staff refusing to acknowledge mistakes. People also mentioned concerns about driving practices and safety during transit, along with a lack of basic amenities like working AC or toilet breaks.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I traveled from Pondy to Kochi and bought a 750 ml liquor bottle. According to the rules, we’re allowed to carry at least 2 liters, so it should have been fine. But they didn’t inform us about this ea... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Last Monday I traveled from Calicut to Bangalore on A1 Travels in a semi sleeper.it was a very bad experience.ants were biting me throughout the journey, causing severe itching.even now ,my body has m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience ever. I booked sleeper center seats (7 & 8) for myself and my wife from [boarding location] to Bangalore. What followed was a nightmare. We boarded at 9:30 PM and were a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have traveled on A1 many times but this time when I traveled I was very disturbed and could not even sleep by taking a sleeper ticket it was high dangerous driving. No longer interested in taking a... See more


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Who is Chadwell Travel Ltd.?

Chadwell Travel Ltd. trading as A1Travel is an independent travel agency that has been established for over thirty years. Our mission is to provide you with impartial advice to enable you to book the holiday that specifically suits your requirements and budget. We are confident that we offer some of the most competitive prices on the market and as our staff have a wealth of knowledge on all destinations featured, we believe that we can provide you with an excellent one stop service in which to arrange all of your travel plans

ABTA 18930, ATOL 5287


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I travelled from Bangalore to Iritty on…

I travelled from Bangalore to Iritty on 12th March 2026 bus no. KA 51 AG 1265
It was the the worst bus travel ever in my life. I was scared to even closs my eyes for a second let along sleep. The ride was a complete disaster. The driver was very careless. Not driving for the comfort of the passenger but just wants complete the trip. I will not choose this bus even if they give me a free ride or even pay me for riding on it. Please do not book this unless you have a death wish🙏🏻

12 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not even worthful to give atleast 1…

Not even worthful to give atleast 1 star. Very worst travels in my life ever. We booked back seat and it was horrible already. So we asked for a seat which is vacant. But they didn't allowed us. That's fine. We were sleeping and in the mid of night they put sudden break, dont know weather they slept while driving or not. Me and my kid flied and we got hit from above and then came back. It was a big hit for us. We thought we went through an accident. But this was only happened for back seaters. When we complained to them they didn't mind and we asked for a tea to get free from that shock. Bcz we were feeling to vomit after that big hit. They didn't stopped. Very very sad travels. Never ever suggested

12 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Last Monday I traveled from Calicut to…

Last Monday I traveled from Calicut to Bangalore on A1 Travels in a semi sleeper.it was a very bad experience.ants were biting me throughout the journey, causing severe itching.even now ,my body has marks.Very poor cleanliness and disappoint ing service.

5 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please don’t book A1 at

Please don’t book A1 at all. From Bangalore to Pollachi, there is not even a little bit of respect—I don’t know why.They just said ‘okay, the bus is cancelled,’ but they didn’t give back the amount that was supposed to be refunded. They are talking unnecessarily. Mr. Anand Kumar.”

19 December 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus and drivers are ok

Bus and drivers are ok. But office person spoke to me is very bad. The office person sent the message to me for bus service is canceled. But they told you book from redbus. So, you will ask return money from redbus.

11 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience ever.

Worst experience ever.
I booked sleeper center seats (7 & 8) for myself and my wife from [boarding location] to Bangalore. What followed was a nightmare.

We boarded at 9:30 PM and were abruptly woken up at 3:30 AM by the cleaner, asking all passengers to shift to another bus. No explanation, no apology, just chaos.

After boarding the second bus, our reserved seats were already occupied. When I raised this with the cleaner, he casually said “anyone can sit anywhere.” Even the driver told us to “adjust” and added “at least you weren’t abandoned.” Shocking and unacceptable.

We were forced to take seats at the back, which were extremely uncomfortable. My wife now suffers from severe back pain due to this ordeal.

No accountability, no respect for bookings, and zero customer care.

If seat numbers don’t matter, why even allow bookings? This was not just poor service, it was complete mismanagement and disregard for passenger comfort.

Avoid A1 Travels at all costs. They ruined our journey and showed no concern for passenger well-being.

8 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have traveled from karaikal to…

I have traveled from karaikal to Coimbatore in A1 non AC bus, in mid of traveling around 2:00AM i called driver number for restroom he didn't pick up, I called several times from several numbers, but he didn't picked up, imagine if it was a emergency for a women safety in bus and I was U6 which was separate seat bed ,I request to note this issue.

4 October 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I traveled from Pondy to Kochi and…

I traveled from Pondy to Kochi and bought a 750 ml liquor bottle. According to the rules, we’re allowed to carry at least 2 liters, so it should have been fine. But they didn’t inform us about this earlier. I feel they treated it like a business—collecting liquor from passengers and selling it themselves. If they had at least informed us in advance, we wouldn’t have bought it.

24 August 2025
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