BMTC now accepts NCMC payments through new smart ticketing machines; adoption expected to rise
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced new smart ticketing machines that support National Common Mobility Card payments. This upgrade allows commuters to use a single contactless card for both bus and metro travel, replacing the previous reliance on cash or QR codes.
Why it matters
This integration simplifies urban transit for thousands of daily commuters and promotes a unified, interoperable digital payment ecosystem across public transport modes.
Finally, Bengaluru commuters, after years of delay, can now use the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) for travel on Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses, following the rollout of 11,000 new smart Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETMs) across the corporation’s fleet.
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