Bengaluru Metro: Commuters can now buy tickets on these nine popular apps. Check details

Bengaluru metro launching QR-based ticketing through ONDC, allowing seamless travel planning across multiple mobility apps such as Namma Yatri, Rapido and more.

Updated on: Jul 9, 2025, 10:00:35 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In a move to enhance digital accessibility for commuters, The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), which is the operator of Namma Metro, has launched QR-based metro ticketing through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The initiative allows passengers to book tickets across a wider range of popular travel and mobility apps.

Bengaluru Metro introduces digital ticketing via ONDC for enhanced commuter experience. (Picture for representational purposes only)

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Now, in addition to existing platforms like the Namma Metro app, Paytm, and BMRCL’s WhatsApp chatbot (8105556677), metro tickets can also be purchased through nine new apps. These include EaseMyTrip, Highway Delite, Miles & Kilometres (via Telegram), Namma Yatri, OneTicket, Rapido, Redbus, Tummoc, and Yatri–City Travel Guide, the BMRCL said in a statement on Tuesday.

See the BMRCL's statement below:

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The Managing Director of the corporation, IAS officer Sri Maheshwar Rao, emphasized that this rollout marks a significant leap toward seamless multimodal travel. “This expansion of digital ticketing options is part of our broader effort to integrate first-, middle-, and last-mile connectivity within a single ecosystem. With auto-rickshaw and cab services already available on the ONDC Network since 2023, the inclusion of metro ticketing completes a vital piece of the multimodal travel system,” he said.

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Rao added that the expansion supports BMRCL’s larger vision of building a smart, interconnected urban transport network. "Commuters can now plan and book their entire journey , right from doorstep to destination, using just one mobile app, streamlining both time and effort. For BMRCL, this is a strategic step towards a more open, inclusive, and technology-forward future for urban mobility. By adopting open network standards, BMRCL is not only enhancing operational efficiency but also fostering an inclusive and frictionless digital transit experience for Bengaluru’s growing urban population," he said, as per the statement.

With this integration, commuters can now enjoy a more streamlined and user-friendly journey, planning, booking, and commuting all from a single digital platform.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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