For many people in India’s rural and urban areas, buses are the most preferred mode of public transportation. Although people frequently choose to travel by bus because it is convenient and inexpensive, there is still room for improvement in India’s bus transportation industry. Bus travel involves many inconveniences, such as waiting for buses and queuing up to buy tickets. In order to eliminate these difficulties, Chalo App is here.
Here Is a Guide To Everything Chalo App Offers
Chalo uses technology to improve the experience of riding city buses for passengers in more than 22 Indian cities. The following information will help you make the most of this benefit:
Live Bus Tracking
The Chalo App allows users to track any bus in real time and view its estimated time of arrival. As a result, you won’t have to wait at the bus stop; instead, you can plan to get there just a few minutes before your bus arrives.
Here’s how you can track a bus:
- Fill out the search bar with the route’s number or name.
- To track your bus in real-time, select your route.
- To view the bus’s current arrival time at any stop, simply tap its name.
The live tracking feature is available in these cities: Agra, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Kasaragod, Kochi, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Mathura, Meerut, Mumbai, and Nagpur.
Touch-To-Pay Cards
With the introduction of an NFC touch-to-pay card that can store a wallet and multiple-trip tickets, Chalo has made a stronger effort to make using public transport simpler. This eliminates the inconvenience of carrying change. The balance on the Chalo Card wallet can be topped off with any amount starting at ₹10 in multiples of ₹10, and it never expires.
You can obtain your Chalo Card from a Chalo Centre or from the bus conductor. Currently, Bhopal, Guwahati, Indore, Jabalpur, Kochi, Mangaluru, Mumbai, Patna, and Udupi all offer chalo card services.
Mobile Bus Passes
Users can purchase bus passes or tickets through the Chalo app and then use their QR code to scan for transportation. This eliminates further trips to the pass counter. The lack of contact and money exchange with the conductor also increases safety.
To get your passes, just follow these simple steps:
- Select your preferred plan by tapping “Buy Tickets / Passes.”
- Your documents can be uploaded and verified in a matter of minutes.
- Just pay online, done! Your mobile bus pass is now available for use.
In Bhopal, Indore, Guwahati, Jabalpur, Mangaluru, Mumbai, and Patna, you can purchase a mobile bus pass.
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Pre-Booked Tickets
Chalo provides a cutting-edge option for customers to purchase their tickets in advance and simply activate them before travelling.
Get your ticket by following these steps:
- Select your route, first stop, and end stop by tapping on “Buy Tickets / Passes.”
- Check the passenger information on the ticket, then pay online.
- Before getting on the bus, activate your ticket, then scan the QR code to get going.
Bhopal, Indore, Guwahati, Jabalpur, Mumbai, Udupi, and Vijayawada all have access to this feature.
Super Saver Plans
Chalo offers adaptable prepaid plans through Chalo Super Saver that enable users to make significant travel savings using their Chalo card and Chalo app. The validity of these plans can range from one day to thirty days, depending on your needs. They can be purchased using either the Chalo Card or the Chalo App.
This is how to activate a super saver plan:
- Select the Super Saver plan by tapping “Buy Tickets / Passes.”
- To activate it, make an online payment.
- You can now start using the Super Saver plan! Simply have your bus conductor scan the QR code to proceed safely.
In Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Mangaluru, Jabalpur, Mumbai, Udupi, and Wayanad, this service is available.
With Chalo on your side, travelling by bus will be better than ever!
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