People’s lives have become somewhat easier as digital technology and travel have come together. There are numerous mobile apps available nowadays that streamline the public transport ticketing process. Recently, Kolkata announced a fantastic new effort to make travel more convenient for Kolkatans. According to Snehasis Chakraborty, the transport minister for Kolkata, the ‘Yatri Sathi’ mobile app will sell tickets for state-run buses.
Kolkatans Can Book Tickets For State-Run Buses On Yatri Sathi App
The transport minister has announced plans to implement Yatri Sathi, a digital ticketing service, on 12 airport connecting routes, which will represent a major change in Kolkata’s public transport system.
Commuters can use the app to choose their routes, pay with UPI, and get a QR code ticket that has been verified by a conductor using a device. As the payments are done online, in a major step towards the city’s smart mobility revolution, the minister stated that a cashless system will increase commuter convenience by streamlining payments and encouraging digital usage.
According to Transport Secretary Saumitra Mohan, this new initiative is a significant milestone in Kolkata’s transition to a smart city and places the city among a group of few other Indian cities in utilising technology to improve public transport, as reported by CNBCTV18.
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More About Kolkata’s Ticket-Booking App
An open network mobility app called Yatri Sathi provides passengers with multimodal services that accept direct payments. Built on the open-source Beckn protocol, it is the first of many service providers to use this standard. It enables seamless ride-sharing and collaboration with the mobility network for any buyer app.
With over 70,000 cab drivers, “Yatri Sathi,” created by West Bengal’s IT & ITeS department, provides ride-hailing services and digital ticketing for Kolkata sites, including Alipore Zoo.
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Yatri Sathi provides safe, secure, and hassle-free mobility solutions in Kolkata. Direct payments and an infinite array of possibilities are made available to commuters.
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