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Presently, the Northwest Transport sector has nearly completed the implementation stage. Notably, conductors on routes from Hubli to Mangaluru are equipped with QR code strips, allowing passengers to scan and pay for tickets using the Phone Pay app. Successful trials conducted in 415 buses over three months have paved the way for further expansion, with around 1.2 lakh digital transactions totaling Rs 2.3 crore.
The system, inaugurated in Hubli in February, has since been extended to several depots, including Belagavi, Dharwad, and Haliyala, with plans for further expansion.
Mahantesh, Chief Traffic Manager of North Western Transport, notes a positive response from passengers towards digital payment methods.
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Preparations are also underway in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Kalyan Transport for digital payment integration.
While KSRTC plans to install digital payment systems in existing ticket vending machines, Kalyan Karnataka Transport is in the initial stages of bank tie-ups, with implementation expected in the coming year.