National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai’s public bus service, to integrate RuPay On-The-Go, a contactless payment solution for transit. This integration allows commuters in Chennai to seamlessly travel between Chennai Metro to MTC buses and use Chennai Metro parking facilities with a single card. This initiative addresses common commuter issues such as long queues, need for exact change, and complex ticketing processes.
RuPay On-The-Go launched under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) program, simplifies public transit across multiple cities in India. It offers travelers a seamless, hasslefree, and contactless experience on metros and buses with a single card, marked by the distinctive RuPay contactless symbol. The card’s stored value ticketing allows users to load funds and use them across various transit modes. Additionally, the card supports offline transactions, making it perfect for use in metro tunnels and on moving buses, even without internet connectivity.
This widespread RuPay On-The-Go implementation positions Chennai as a leading city with a multi-modal transit system. It allows commuters to use their existing RuPay contactless debit, credit, or prepaid cards, fostering convenience and efficiency. Over 3.2 million daily commuters of Chennai MTC1 will benefit from this efficient transit system. The MTC Singara Chennai One City One Card can be used in Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL), likewise the CMRL Singara Chennai One City One Card can be used in MTC bus network.
