Bengaluru Metro (BMRCL) is set to revolutionize urban commuting by enabling Metro ticket bookings through mobility apps like Rapido and Tummoc, as part of a broader integration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

Sources told Moneycontrol that Rapido has already begun testing this feature, and plans to offer a 20% discount on users’ first Metro ticket booked via its app. Other aggregators including Tummoc, which already facilitates BMTC bus pass bookings, are also piloting similar services.

🔄 One App, Full Journey

The initiative aims to unify first-mile, Metro, and last-mile travel — allowing users to book autos, cabs, buses, and Metro tickets through a single platform. Integration with platforms like Google Maps, Namma Yatri, and Redbus is expected in the coming weeks, with an official ONDC partnership launch slated for next month.

A BMRCL official confirmed:

“We are enabling end-to-end journey booking through the ONDC platform, which is tied up with more than 10 mobility apps.”

📊 Metro Usage Snapshot (April 2025):

  • Smart cards: 48.1%
  • Tokens: 29%
  • QR tickets: 22.8%
  • Total ridership: 2.28 crore

💡 Existing Digital Tools:

  • WhatsApp introduced QR-based ticket booking in November 2022 (no 1st/last mile integration).
  • Paytm supports QR ticketing.
  • Amazon Pay enables smart card recharges.

🤖 Tech Behind It:

BMRCL is working with SequelString AI (SAI) for backend integration across platforms.

🛣️ Future Vision:

BMRCL is building a door-to-door mobility solution where commuters can plan and book their entire journey — from home to destination — seamlessly in one digital ticket.

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