Unified Shakti smart card planned to enable seamless travel on BMTC buses and Namma Metro for women
The Karnataka government plans to integrate the Shakti Scheme with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) to provide women with a single smart card for bus and Metro travel. This initiative aims to simplify public transport access through a unified digital platform.
Why it matters
Digital integration of public transport services improves accessibility and efficiency for commuters, particularly for government-subsidized programs.
Women commuters in Bengaluru may soon be able to use a single smart card for both free bus travel and Namma Metro journeys, with the State government planning to introduce a Shakti Scheme smart card integrated with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) system.
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