The new features will be unveiled this week under the Enroute: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Challenge
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Commuters in Bengaluru will soon be able to buy tickets for metro and BMTC buses directly through popular mobility apps Namma Yatri and Tummoc, as part of a city-wide effort to integrate public transport systems and improve last-mile connectivity.
The new feature— powered by open data from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) — will be unveiled this week under the Enroute: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Challenge. The initiative is led by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), WRI India and Villgro, with support from BMTC and BMRCL.
Currently, the two apps allow users to book autos and cabs, offering last-mile solutions. With the new updates, commuters will be able to plan end-to-end journeys across metro, bus, and auto networks — checking real-time schedules, receiving route suggestions, and soon, completing ticket purchases within the same platform.
“In a rapidly growing city like Bengaluru, seamless and integrated public transport is not a luxury — it’s a necessity,” said Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT & BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj. “Our aim is to reach 70 per cent public transport usage by 2030 and open data is key to achieving this. Initiatives like Enroute are proof that when government, start-ups and industry collaborate, we can create real, on-ground impact.”
Over 50 applications
The Enroute Challenge received over 50 applications from start-ups across the country. Namma Yatri and Tummoc were selected as the winners for their tech-driven, commuter-first approaches to solving urban mobility challenges.
The integrated ticketing features will roll out in phases, starting with limited trials in the coming weeks. Officials said the initiative could serve as a model for other Indian cities looking to digitise and streamline public transport systems.
Each winning start-up received a grant of ₹30 lakh to develop and roll out the new capabilities.
Tech-driven solutions
Officials said the initiative marks a key milestone in Bengaluru’s efforts to open up government transport data and foster ecosystem-led innovation. By giving start-ups access to real-time transit information, the city is enabling more commuter-friendly, tech-driven mobility solutions.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has also recently announced that metro commuters can now purchase tickets through nine consumer-facing apps, following its onboarding on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
“Commuters can now purchase BMRCL QR tickets via nine popular apps including EaseMyTrip, Highway Delite, Miles & Kilometres (via Telegram), Namma Yatri, OneTicket, Rapido, RedBus, Tummoc, and Yatri City Travel Guide,” BMRCL said in a statement issued on July 8.
Published on July 10, 2025