Delhi to Introduce National Common Mobility Card in Buses: A Leap Towards Seamless Transit
Delhi is on the verge of implementing the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) in buses, with plans to roll it out by December. Currently, the card is operational in metro services, making the commute more convenient for the daily travelers.
In the near future, like metro, individuals will be able to pay their bus fares using this card. Initially, the Delhi government plans to introduce this facility only in buses, with autos and taxis to follow suit post the successful implementation in the first phase.
Delhi’s Bus Fleet: A Glimpse With a combined fleet of over 7700 buses from DTC and Cluster, Delhi has a robust public transportation system. This includes 800 electric buses. On an average, more than 40 lakh individuals commute by buses daily in Delhi, with women constituting about 35% of the total commuters.
Daily Ticket Purchases: A Look Excluding the free tickets for certain individuals, over 25 lakh people purchase tickets daily by paying the fare. The introduction of the National Common Mobility Card aims to simplify the ticket purchasing process, making it quicker and more efficient.
Previous Attempts: A Recap Earlier, a ‘One Card’ was launched in Delhi buses in 2018, offering a 10% discount on fares when payment was made using the card. However, this service was discontinued as the card did not gain popularity. Now, the focus has shifted to implementing NCMC in buses. This card will facilitate payments for parking, toll, metro tickets, train tickets, bus tickets, etc., across the country.
Additionally, cash can be withdrawn from any ATM across the country using this card. Transactions up to INR 2000 can be made without entering a PIN or OTP, making it a convenient choice for many.
FAQs:
- When is the National Common Mobility Card expected to be introduced in Delhi buses?
- The Delhi government plans to introduce the National Common Mobility Card in buses by December.
- Is the NCMC currently operational in any other public transport in Delhi?
- Yes, the NCMC is currently operational in Delhi Metro.
- Will the NCMC be introduced in autos and taxis as well?
- The introduction of NCMC in autos and taxis will follow post the successful implementation in buses.
- How many buses are currently operational in Delhi?
- Delhi has a combined fleet of over 7700 buses from DTC and Cluster, including 800 electric buses.
- How many people commute by buses daily in Delhi?
- On an average, more than 40 lakh individuals commute by buses daily in Delhi.
- What was the ‘One Card’ introduced earlier?
- The ‘One Card’ was introduced in 2018, offering a 10% discount on fares when payment was made using the card. However, it was discontinued due to lack of popularity.
- What are the other facilities provided by the NCMC?
- The NCMC facilitates payments for parking, toll, metro tickets, train tickets, bus tickets, etc., across the country. Additionally, cash can be withdrawn from any ATM across the country using this card, and transactions up to INR 2000 can be made without entering a PIN or OTP.
The introduction of the National Common Mobility Card is a significant step towards creating a seamless and integrated public transportation system in Delhi. By simplifying the payment process, it aims to encourage more people to opt for public transport, thereby promoting a more sustainable and efficient urban transit system.
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