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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
BMTC launches express services in Bengaluru, new temple tour packages
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) launched new express services and a new temple tour route under the 'Ghati Isha Foundation' package. BMTC also disbursed ₹1.5 crore in group insurance compensation to families of deceased employees. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced new limited stop express services starting June 21 to five high-demand destinations — Attibele, Devanahalli, Harohalli, and Nelamangala from key locations such as Kempegowda Bus Stand and Banashankari TTMC. 'These services will operate with a total of 48 schedules and 348 daily trips, running at intervals of 20 to 30 minutes. To encourage regular commuters, BMTC has introduced an 'Express Ordinary Services Monthly Pass' priced at ₹1,500 (excluding toll), now available digitally via the Tummoc app,' Mr. Reddy said. Spiritual tourism package BMTC has expanded its spiritual tourism offerings with the launch of a new weekend and holiday-only package tour titled 'Ghati Isha Foundation'. This AC bus tour starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 9 a.m. and includes visits to Nelamangala Anjaneya Swamy temple, Ghati Subrahmanya temple, Jnana Teertha Linga, and the Isha Foundation, with lunch arranged en route. The day-long tour concludes at 7 p.m. and is priced at ₹600 per person. Additionally, two more premium package services — Isha Foundation-1A and 1B — will commence from Banashankari TTMC and Central Silk Board, respectively. 'These tours include visits to Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Kanive Basavanna temple, Sir M. Visvesvaraya's museum and samadhi, Rangasthala Ranganatha temple, and Isha Foundation, with fares ranging from ₹700 to ₹750,' Mr. Reddy said. ₹1.5 crore in group insurance BMTC distributed ₹1.5 crore in group insurance payouts to the families of employees who died in accidents. This follows the launch of the Group Insurance Scheme on February 19, 2024, which provides ₹50 lakh for accidental death, and ₹10 lakh for other causes. 'So far, ₹8.2 crore has been disbursed to 82 families of those who died of natural causes, and ₹3.5 crore to seven accident victims' families. The total payout under the scheme stands at ₹11.7 crore,' Mr. Reddy explained. BMTC operates over 62,000 trips daily across Bengaluru with a fleet of 6,897 buses, including 1,425 electric vehicles.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai Metro's Line 3 now on Open Network for Digital Commerce; QR-based tickets to be available across apps
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) announced on Wednesday that Metro Line 3 will be connected to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), enabling passengers to book QR-based tickets through multiple consumer apps to travel on the fully underground Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor. This move eliminates the need for separate metro ticketing apps or standing in long queues at ticket counters. Passengers can now use widely available platforms such as EaseMyTrip, RedBus, OneTicket, Tummoc, Yatri-City Travel Guide, Highway Delite, and even Telegram-based Miles & Kilometres to purchase tickets. The OneTicket app also allows seamless travel across Metro Lines 1, 2A, 7 and now 3, enabling end-to-end metro journeys within Mumbai through a single digital interface. 'Integration of Metro Line 3 with the ONDC platform is a landmark step toward building a truly interoperable and inclusive urban mobility ecosystem. By enabling QR-based ticketing through multiple trusted apps, we are not only enhancing commuter convenience but also contributing to the broader vision of a digitally connected India,' said Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, MMRCL, in a statement. Officials said this is part of a broader effort to make Mumbai's metro system more accessible and technology-friendly as it scales up to handle millions of daily commuters across the city. 'The ONDC network, backed by the Government of India, is designed to facilitate open and inclusive digital commerce by allowing various service providers to operate on a shared infrastructure. By joining this network, Metro Line-3 becomes the first fully underground metro corridor in the country to embrace this interoperable ticketing model,' said an MMRCL spokesperson. The line is expected to see partial commissioning soon with full operations anticipated in phases.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Bengaluru Metro Tickets Soon Bookable via Rapido and Other Mobility Apps
Bengaluru Metro users can soon book tickets on Rapido and other apps, as reported by Moneycontrol. Rapido has started testing this feature. These apps will offer a 20% discount on the first Metro ticket. Another app like Tummoc is also testing Metro ticket bookings to offer commuters a seamless ticket booking experience. BMRCL is working with the ONDC platform. This will let users book tickets on many apps. These include Google Maps, Namma Yatri, and Redbus. The official launch will be next month. As of April 2025, almost half of the users used smart cards. Others used tokens or QR codes. BMRCL currently works with Paytm and Amazon Pay for tickets and recharges. In the future, users will book their whole journey in one app. This includes the first mile, the Metro ride, and the last mile. All with a single ticket.
Entrepreneur
21-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Tummoc Expands to Nepal, Eyes Global Growth in Mobility-as-a-Service
In India, Tummoc is active in 22 cities and is targeting expansion to 32–35 cities by the end of 2025, with a goal of reaching 50 cities by 2026. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Bengaluru-based mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) startup Tummoc has expanded its footprint beyond India, launching its services in Nepal to support public transport authorities in digitising their systems. As part of its international push, Tummoc has deployed an automated fare collection system for buses and introduced a taxi aggregation application, offering both B2C and B2B solutions to improve urban mobility. The startup, founded in 2019, helps users plan intra-city travel by integrating data from public transport systems, including metro and bus routes. In India, Tummoc is active in 22 cities and is targeting expansion to 32–35 cities by the end of 2025, with a goal of reaching 50 cities by 2026. Tummoc's co-founder and CEO, Hiranmay Mallick, shared that while the company had plans to expand into Bangladesh, political instability has delayed progress. Additionally, Tummoc is servicing another unnamed international market under a non-disclosure agreement. Back home, Tummoc is already collaborating with public transport authorities in cities like Delhi and Bengaluru. The startup also works with ride-hailing platforms like Rapido, Namma Yatri, and Quick Ride to provide seamless first and last-mile connectivity. With eyes set on global growth, Tummoc is currently in talks with partners in North and South America and Europe. However, Southeast Asia remains its primary focus. "Our go-to market is very, very fast. So we can go to any country and create the whole thing within weeks," said Mallick, highlighting the company's agility and ambition in reshaping public transport experiences. Tummoc's international foray signals a growing demand for digitised, efficient urban transport systems, positioning it as a key player in the global MaaS landscape.
