BMTC to appoint consultant for smart ticketing project
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is hiring a consultant to oversee the rollout of 15,000 smart electronic ticketing machines. This project aims to modernize fare collection by integrating digital payment options like UPI, QR codes, and smart cards across its bus network.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant digital transformation for public transit in a major global city, aiming to improve operational efficiency and commuter convenience.
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has floated a tender to appoint a Project Monitoring Consultant (PMC) to independently oversee the implementation and operation of its ambitious Comprehensive Smart Ticketing Solution Project, which will involve the deployment of up to 15,000 smart electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) across its network over the next five years.
The article provides a straightforward, factual report on a municipal infrastructure project without loaded language or political framing.
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