Ridlr and NMMT join hands to launch the “Navi Card” to enable cashless and convenient mobility solution for Mumbaikars
- The HDFC issued National Common Mobility Card can also be used at any retail establishment that accepts RuPay cards
Mumbai, March 12, 2019: Aligned to the government’s vision of one nation one card, Ridlr, a subsidiary company of Ola, India’s leading mobility platform and one of the world’s largest ride-hailing companies, has recently partnered with the NMMT (Navi Mumbai Metropolitan Transport) and HDFC Bank to announce the launch of “Navi Card” – a RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). This open loop smart card will enable travelers in Mumbai to enjoy cashless commute in NMMT buses. The Navi Card can be used by simply tapping it on the ticketing machine allowing commuters to experience hassle-free mobility without having to worry about carrying exact currency of small denominations every day. Additionally, the card can also be used by commuters for purchases at retail establishments that accept RuPay cards.
Speaking on the occasion, Shirish Aradwad, Transport Manager, who has been spearheading strategic technological innovations at NMMT stated, “NMMT and Ridlr together introduced one of the first mobile ticketing solutions for buses in India. Carrying the partnership further, Ridlr has worked with us to make NCMC based ‘NAVI CARD’ based ticketing, a reality for commuters in Mumbai. We are one of the first few agencies in India to have implemented this. The Ridlr team has played a pivotal role in ensuring that the smart card launch was successful”.
Brijraj Vaghani, CEO of Ridlr said, “We are thrilled to partner with NMMT for the launch of the NAVI CARD, after successfully introducing mobile ticketing solutions for them recently. The smart card has been designed keeping the convenience of Mumbaikars in mind, allowing them to use it beyond their mobility needs as well. This is an excellent initiative by NMMT!”
He further added, “At Ridlr, we have invested significantly in developing the technology stack for NCMC for all transit modes and are excited to take ahead the one nation one card vision set by the government.”
About Ridlr
Ridlr was founded in 2012 with a vision of a single solution for the transport ecosystem. In 2018 Ridlr was acquired by Ola. Ridlr has enabled QR code based mobile ticketing for Mumbai Metro which forms approximately 8-10% of overall tickets at Mumbai Metro. Ridlr also enables mobile ticketing for Delhi Metro Airport Express line. The platform has now evolved into a full-stack AFCS player providing acceptance of cash, closed loop card and open loop cards.
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