Kyivstar Group Ltd., the parent company of JSC Kyivstar and part of VEON Group, announced that Uklon, Ukraine’s leading ride-sharing service, 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. This expansion marks a strategic move by Uklon to organize routes directly while continuing to partner with established carriers, aiming to provide seamless cross-border travel options for passengers.

Uklon Travel Bus builds on the success of Uklon Travel, first introduced in March 2026 as a ticket marketplace for third-party carriers. The new service represents the next step in this evolution, integrating direct route management into its platform. 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. Tickets for the international bus service are available for purchase directly within the Uklon app’s Travel section and on the Uklon website.

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"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."

"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," commented Serhii Hryshkov, Chief Executive Officer of Uklon. "The rapid growth of our Travel service validates the market opportunity."

The launch of Uklon Travel Bus advances Uklon’s ongoing transformation into a comprehensive urban mobility and digital services ecosystem, spanning ride-sharing, delivery, advertising, and intercity travel. Expanding into branded international bus services is expected to strengthen user engagement across Kyivstar’s digital ecosystem and support continued growth in Kyivstar’s digital service revenues.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. will release its financial and operating results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2026, at 0:00 ET / 8:00 GST on July 31, 2026. The announcement marks a significant update for Ukraine’s leading digital operator and the first Ukrainian company to trade on the Nasdaq. The results will provide insight into the company's performance across its connectivity and digital services segments.

Senior management will host a results presentation at 10:30 ET / 18:30 GST on July 31, 2026. This cycle, Kyivstar is bringing its earnings call to New York, allowing investors and analysts to join management in person alongside the live webcast. The in-person event will take place at The Lotte New York Palace, located at 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Due to limited space, advance registration is mandatory for those attending in person.

Participants can register for the webcast and conference call through a dedicated link. Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email with access details for the webcast and dial-in information for the phone call. The company encourages viewing via the webcast, though dial-in options are available for those who prefer them.

In addition to the webcast, the conference call will be livestreamed on YouTube. This option allows viewers to follow the discussion in real-time from any device without the need for registration or dial-in details. Participants who register for the webcast will also have the opportunity to ask questions live during the call, with details provided in the registration confirmation.

To facilitate further engagement, Kyivstar Group invites shareholders to submit questions directly to its Investor Relations team at ir@kyivstargroup.com . The company operates JSC Kyivstar, which serves more than 22 million mobile customers and over 1.2 million home internet fixed-line customers as of March 31, 2026. Services include mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV, and enterprise solutions such as Big Data, cloud, and cybersecurity.