Financial services platform Paytm announced the launch of its contactless QR bus ticket buying facility for Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL), Goa. This new service would give commuters the option to travel seamlessly and avoid using cash for buying tickets following all social distancing norms. They can now simply purchase a QR ticket on their Paytm app, which can be displayed to the conductors while traveling on buses.
These tickets can also be pre-booked and come with a validity of one hour. This innovative service was launched by J.L Carlos Almeida, Chairman KTCL Panaji KTCL Bus station today. The tickets can be bought using various digital payment methods including Paytm Wallet, UPI, net-banking, cards. These tickets can be pre-booked and come with a validity of one day.
Abhay Sharma, Chief Business Officer Paytm said, “We believe QR-based ticketing technology will revolutionize the way commuters travel. Digitizing the process will help in promoting safe, seamless, contactless travel & help in reducing congestion on ticket counters. KTCL is a great partner and we hope to take this relationship ahead & help commuters travel conveniently and book tickets on the go.”
