If you are a Mumbaikar and are already tired of the city’s hectic commute, this news is for you. Switching to different apps and juggling between metro passes and bus passes can get quite hectic, especially when you’re in a rush. However, you’ll soon be able to integrate all your tickets and passes in one ticketing system named Mitra UTS. What is it and when are we getting it? For that, you must keep reading the article!
Recently, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had a meeting where they discussed the introduction of an integrated ticketing system. This move is being discussed to simplify daily travel for lakhs of commuters. While an official confirmation is yet to be made, you can expect the announcement to roll out soon.
What Is The Mitra UTS App?
The integrated ticketing system named ‘Mitra’ is being considered to integrate several public transportation modes in Mumbai. These include the BEST buses, metro and local trains, cabs, and MSRTC buses. Right now, the ticketing systems for these different modes of transport function separately, making it a hassle for a commuter who frequently uses most of these transport modes. With the new Mitra UTS, it is expected that commuters will be able to purchase tickets and make payments only via one ticketing platform.
The ticketing system will provide commuters with useful information such as the nearest railway station as well as the closest available commute options. Commuters will be able to integrate all their ticketing needs in a single app without having to rely on different ticketing platforms or a plethora of travel cards. With the help of assistive artificial intelligence, commuters will be able to plan their entire journey and book a single ticket on a single platform. Isn’t that quite convenient?
Why Is Mitra UTS Being Launched?
The main reason behind launching this integrated ticketing platform in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is because the city has an extensive network of travel routes across different modes of transport – be it buses, trains, or cabs. The city is also facing the issue of a lagging public transportation, with many citing the reason to be overcrowding and infrastructure issues. Mitra UTS is expected to step in and make commuters’ travel easier, faster, and more convenient.
Summing Up
Currently, the Indian Railways’ UTS App is serving as a ticketing platform for local train commuters. They can book their tickets as well as seasonal commute passes and make payments directly from the app. With the new Mitra UTS ticketing system, we can expect similar features but in a new, more convenient interface that also includes other modes of transport. Traveling in Mumbai is about to be a tad bit convenient!
