Nagpur Bus Service Achieves Major Milestone in Digital Ticketing Adoption
What happened
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) city bus service, Aapli Bus, has established itself as a leader in digital ticketing adoption for urban public transit across India. The service currently records a daily ridership of approximately 2.37 lakh passengers. Furthermore, over 41.03 per cent of these passengers now utilize digital payment methods for their tickets.
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Why it matters
This successful shift toward cashless transactions, inspired by the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Digital India,’ brings greater transparency to fare collection and minimizes revenue leakage. The operational model also contributes to the formal economy and enhances the city's profile as a modern urban center.
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation is responsible for urban development in Nagpur.
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Who's involved
- NMCOperates the city bus service in Nagpur.
- NagpurCity in Maharashtra where the bus service operates.
- MaharashtraState of Maharashtra where the city is located.
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The entities involved
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NMC
company from Eynatten
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Nagpur
city in Maharashtra, India
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Maharashtra
state in the western and central peninsular region of India
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