Mumbai: As the nation gears up to celebrate Independence Day, redBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform, has launched its "Route to 47" campaign, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the nation's journey to independence, especially for India's Gen-Z. The campaign spotlights lesser-known historical locations and narratives, offering a novel way for the present generation to get a perspective on India's fight for freedom.
Route to 47 employs open-source tools, Google Maps and My Maps to strategically pin 47 historical locations across India. Each location on the map is accompanied by captivating visuals and narratives. The campaign encourages people to visit these places, providing them with a better connection & deeper understanding of history.
redBus kick-started this campaign by releasing an exciting video on 5 August. Starting the first week of August, the brand has run activations on its Instagram and Facebook platforms which will continue till 15 August. The enterprise will run contests in which participants can win travel vouchers and other exciting giveaways. The Route to 47 campaign encourages Indians all over the country to make use of the long weekend to visit these historic places and connect with the Indian freedom struggle in new ways.
redBus has called upon people to share anecdotal stories from the audience about their family's participation in the freedom struggle. These stories will be pinned on the map, allowing people across India to learn about and appreciate the sacrifices of individuals who played a role in the fight for independence.
“With our ‘Route to 47’ campaign, we are embarking on a journey to bring alive India's freedom struggle through a medium which is most relevant to young people. Our aim is to cultivate a sense of pride, especially among the Gen-Z audience, and help create greater awareness of important places and people in our nation’s history. Through captivating narratives and immersive visuals, we hope to help the younger generation appreciate the significance of each historical location and its role in shaping our collective identity” said redBus chief marketing officer Pallavi Chopra.
To learn more about this initiative, and to explore the pinned locations, visit
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