Bengaluru Metro commuters can now buy tickets through nine mobility apps, with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) joining government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
QR ticketing is now enabled through ONDC, BMRCL said in a statement on July 8. “Commuters can now purchase BMRCL QR tickets via nine popular consumer-facing apps: EaseMyTrip, Highway Delite, Miles & Kilometres (via Telegram), Namma Yatri, OneTicket, Rapido, RedBus, Tummoc, and Yatri City Travel Guide,” it said.
These are in addition to existing options available on the Namma Metro mobile app, WhatsApp chatbot (8105556677) and Paytm.
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Moneycontrol reported on June 18 that metro ticketing would soon be enabled via Rapido and other apps.
BMRCL managing director M Maheshwar Rao said, “This expansion of digital ticketing options is part of our broader effort to integrate first, middle, and last-mile connectivity within a single ecosystem. With auto-rickshaw and cab services already on the ONDC Network since 2023, the inclusion of metro ticketing completes a vital piece of the multimodal travel system.”
Commuters can now plan and book their entire journey using just one mobile app, streamlining both time and effort, he said.
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For BMRCL, this is a step toward a more open, inclusive, and technology-forward future for urban mobility. By adopting open network standards, BMRCL is not only enhancing operational efficiency but also fostering a seamless digital transit experience for Bengaluru’s growing urban population, he said.
Namma Metro records a weekday ridership of mre than 8.5 lakh.
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