<p>Kolkata: People in Kolkata will now be able to buy tickets of state-run buses on the 'Yatri Sathi' mobile app, Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said.</p>.<p>Initially, the service is available on 12 routes that connect the airport, and gradually it will be expanded, he said.</p>.<p>"The introduction of digital ticketing through Yatri Sathi is a game-changer for public transport in Kolkata," he said.</p>.Why are online auto fares in Bengaluru still high despite court orders?.<p>On the app, commuters will have to first select the route and pay via UPI and then they will receive a ticket with a QR code. The conductor will authenticate it using a device.</p>.<p>"This will enhance commuter convenience. With a cashless system, it simplifies payments and promotes digital adoption, marking a significant step towards the city’s smart mobility transformation," the minister said.</p>.<p>Transport Secretary Saumitra Mohan said that with this, Kolkata joins the ranks of select Indian cities, leveraging technology to create more efficient public transport.</p>.<p>"This collaboration with Yatri Sathi marks a pivotal step in Kolkata's journey toward becoming a truly smart city," he said.</p>.<p>'Yatri Sathi', developed by the West Bengal government's IT & ITeS department, primarily provides ride-hailing service with over 70,000 taxi drivers on its platform. It also provides digital ticketing services for various landmarks in Kolkata, including the Alipore Zoo. </p>
<p>Kolkata: People in Kolkata will now be able to buy tickets of state-run buses on the 'Yatri Sathi' mobile app, Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said.</p>.<p>Initially, the service is available on 12 routes that connect the airport, and gradually it will be expanded, he said.</p>.<p>"The introduction of digital ticketing through Yatri Sathi is a game-changer for public transport in Kolkata," he said.</p>.Why are online auto fares in Bengaluru still high despite court orders?.<p>On the app, commuters will have to first select the route and pay via UPI and then they will receive a ticket with a QR code. The conductor will authenticate it using a device.</p>.<p>"This will enhance commuter convenience. With a cashless system, it simplifies payments and promotes digital adoption, marking a significant step towards the city’s smart mobility transformation," the minister said.</p>.<p>Transport Secretary Saumitra Mohan said that with this, Kolkata joins the ranks of select Indian cities, leveraging technology to create more efficient public transport.</p>.<p>"This collaboration with Yatri Sathi marks a pivotal step in Kolkata's journey toward becoming a truly smart city," he said.</p>.<p>'Yatri Sathi', developed by the West Bengal government's IT & ITeS department, primarily provides ride-hailing service with over 70,000 taxi drivers on its platform. It also provides digital ticketing services for various landmarks in Kolkata, including the Alipore Zoo. </p>