MSRTC Travel Concession Goes Digital From October 1; NCMC Cards Mandatory For Senior Citizens, Women
Pune: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has started registration and distribution of National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) for passengers eligible for travel concessions, including senior citizens and women. The MSRTC has introduced several digital facilities to make it easier for passengers to avail of concessions. From October 1, NCMC cards will be mandatory for senior…
Pune: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has launched a digital registration system for National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) starting October 1st. Senior citizens and women passengers will be required to have an NCMC card to avail travel concessions. The MSRTC has streamlined the process with several digital facilities for easy concession travel.
To recharge their NCMC cards, passengers can now use the BHIM app, scanning the QR code on the card's back. After topping up, they must inform the bus conductor to sync the balance, enabling use even without network connectivity.
The corporation has also introduced mobile OTP-based registration as an alternative to biometric authentication, beneficial when fingerprints are not recognized. Registered passengers can enjoy a concession for up to 30 days using the QR code receipt after registration. They must carry a photocopy or photograph of this receipt while traveling.
In case of a lost NCMC card, the old one can be blocked, and a replacement can be obtained for ₹199. New BHIM users receive a ₹40 cashback for their first recharge of ₹100 or more, valid until October 31st. MSRTC encourages eligible passengers to register for NCMC cards and utilize the digital facility for convenient concession travel.
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