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KSRTC to turn smart with Smart Travel Cards, Rs 150 worth journey for Rs 100 worth recharge

17 september 2022, 10:50 am ist.

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KSRTC is all set to switch to smart options with the introduction of Smart Travel Cards in Kerala. With this, the ticket sale inside the bus will transition to the digital method. Two lakh smart cards have been arranged for this purpose. During the first phase, the travel cards will be given to the passengers travelling in Thiruvananthapuram city buses.

Apart from the 400 cards being used on an experimental basis, 5000 cards will be distributed soon. The passengers in city circular, city shuttle and city radial buses can avail this opportunity. This will later be implemented in other buses including superfast buses. Smart cards will also be introduced in other districts soon. The cards are made using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

Once the distribution of ticket machines is completed, there won’t be much delay in card distribution. The software in the ticket machines has to be updated to use the cards. This process is ongoing. Though the travel cards introduced in 2017 were a success, they had to be retrieved after a year due to technical issues. The new cards will be introduced after fixing these issues.

What is a Smart Travel Card?

It is a card that can be used for paying travel fares by recharging it beforehand. The cards can be recharged on buses and in stations.

To know the balance

When taking a ticket using the card, the balance amount on the card will be printed on the receipt. The balance can also be checked on the ticket machine with the help of the conductor.

No fee for card

The card will be distributed to people free of cost. Tickets can be taken for the entire amount recharged. For those who recharge the Smart Travel Card for Rs 100, journey worth Rs 150 is allowed. Recharge can be done for up to Rs 2000. Those who recharge for above Rs 250 will get a 10 per cent discount. The recharge validity is for a year. If not used within that period, the card will have to be activated again.

Anyone can use

There is no condition that the owner himself/herself has to use the card. The card can be used by friends or family of an individual.

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Shakti Smart Cards: Where to Obtain Them for Free Bus Travel for Women in Karnataka – Conditions Apply

Complete Details of the 'Shakti' Scheme: Free Bus Travel for Women in Karnataka After the announcement of five 'guarantees' by Karnataka Chief...

Complete Details of the 'Shakti' Scheme: Free Bus Travel for Women in Karnataka

After the announcement of five 'guarantees' by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah , the government has released detailed guidelines for the 'Shakti' scheme, which ensures free bus travel for women within the state. Here is all you need to know about the scheme, including eligible buses, application process for Shakti smart cards , and required documents for availing free bus travel.

What is the 'Shakti' Scheme?

The 'Shakti' scheme was a promise made by the Congress party in its manifesto during the Karnataka Assembly elections. It guarantees free bus travel for women in the state. After assuming office, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave in-principle approval for the scheme, along with four other guarantees. The Karnataka cabinet officially announced the implementation of the 'Shakti' scheme on June 11.

Who is Eligible?

All women residents of Karnataka, including students, are eligible for the 'Shakti' scheme. Additionally, members of the transgender community can also benefit from this scheme.

'Shakti' Smart Card for Women

Women can apply for the 'Shakti' smart card online through the website Sevesindhu.karnataka.gov.in within the next three months. However, the government has not specified when the issuance of these cards will begin. In the meantime, women can use photo identity cards issued by the state or central government with residential addresses. Aadhaar cards are also accepted for free travel starting from June 11.

Availing the Free Bus Travel Scheme

Until the 'Shakti' smart cards are issued, women can show photo identity cards with residential addresses, including Aadhaar cards, to conductors while traveling on buses to avail the free travel benefit.

Buses Covered under the 'Shakti' Scheme

The 'Shakti' scheme will be implemented in all four transport corporations in the state, namely Karnataka State Road Transportation Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transportation Corporation (BMTC), NorthWest Road Transportation Corporation (NWRTC), and Kalyana Karnataka Road Transportation Corporation (KKRTC). The scheme applies to buses operated by these corporations within the state, including Meghdoot buses.

Buses Excluded from the 'Shakti' Scheme

The 'Shakti' scheme does not apply to buses traveling outside the state, luxury buses, sleeper buses (both AC and non-AC), Vayu Vajra, Ambari, Airavat, Flybus, and EV Power Plus (AC) buses.

50% Seats Reserved for Men

In buses where the 'Shakti' scheme is applicable, the government has mandated that 50% of the seats be reserved for men.

Government Reimbursement to Transport Corporations

Conductors have been instructed to issue 'zero' fare tickets to women for their journey from the start point to the destination. Based on the distance traveled the government will reimburse the amount to the respective transport corporations.

With the 'Shakti' scheme, the Karnataka government aims to promote women's safety and empower them with the convenience of free bus travel within the state.

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തിരുവനന്തപുരം∙ ഡിജിറ്റൽ പണമിടപാട് പ്രോത്സാഹിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനും യാത്രക്കാർക്ക് ടിക്കറ്റ്  വേഗത്തിൽ ലഭിക്കുന്നതും കെഎസ്ആർടിസി നടപ്പാക്കുന്ന സ്മാർട്ട് ട്രാവൽ കാർഡ് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പിണറായി വിജയൻ പുറത്തിറക്കി. പദ്ധതിക്ക് ഈ മാസം 29 ന് തുടക്കമാവും.

ആർഎഫ്ഐഡി സാങ്കേതിക വിദ്യയിൽ അധിഷ്ഠിതമായ സുരക്ഷാ സംവിധാനങ്ങളോട് കൂടിയ ട്രാവൽ കാർഡാണ് പുറത്തിറക്കുന്നത്. ഇത് വഴി മുൻകൂറായി പണം റീ ചാർജ് ചെയ്ത് യാത്ര ചെയ്യാനാകും. യാത്രക്കാർക്ക് ചില്ലറയില്ലാതെയുള്ള ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടുകളും ഇത് വഴി പരിഹരിക്കപ്പെടും. കൂടാതെ പണം ചാർജ് ചെയ്യുന്നതിന് ആനുപാതികമായ ഓഫറുകളും ലഭിക്കും. ഇത് വഴി കണ്ടക്ടർക്ക് പണം സൂക്ഷിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള ബുദ്ധിമുട്ട് ഒഴിവാക്കാനാകും. 

കണ്ടക്ടർമാർ, കെഎസ്ആർടിസി ഡിപ്പോകൾ, മറ്റ് അംഗീകൃത ഏജന്റുമാർ എന്നിവർ വഴി കാർഡുകൾ ലഭിക്കും.  പ്രാരംഭ ഓഫറായി 100 രൂപയ്ക്ക് സ്മാർട്ട് ട്രാവൽകാർഡ് വാങ്ങുമ്പോൾ 150 രൂപയുടെ മൂല്യം ലഭിക്കും. അത് പൂർണ്ണമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കാനും കഴിയും. 250 രൂപയിൽ കൂടുതൽ തുകയ്ക്ക് ചാർജ് ചെയ്യുന്നവർക്ക് 10 ശതമാനം അധികമൂല്യം ലഭിക്കും.

അടുത്ത ഘട്ടത്തിൽ കാർഡ് വിതരണത്തിനുള്ള ഏജന്റുമാരെ കെഎസ്ആർടിസി കണ്ടെത്തും. ഇതിനായി ലോട്ടറി ഏജന്റുമാർ, ഡയറക്ട് സെല്ലിങ് ഏജന്റുമാർ എന്നിവർക്ക് ഏജൻസി നൽകും. ഇത് വഴി കൂടുതൽ പേർക്ക് കാർഡ് എത്തിക്കാനാണ്  ലക്ഷ്യമിടുന്നത്. നിശ്ചിത തുക ഡെപ്പോസിറ്റായി നൽകി ഡയറക്ട് സെല്ലിങ് ഏജന്റുമാർക്ക് ഏജൻസികൾ എടുക്കാനും കഴിയും. ട്രാവൽ കാർഡുകൾ റീ ചാർജ് ചെയ്യുന്നത് വഴി കെഎസ്ആർടിസിക്ക് മുൻകൂർ തുക ലഭിക്കുമെന്നത് നേട്ടമാണ്. കൂടാതെ ട്രാവൽകാർഡ് എടുക്കുന്നവർ സ്ഥിരം യാത്രക്കാർ ആകുകയും ചെയ്യും. ട്രാവൽ കാർഡ് ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നവരുടെ യാത്ര വിശകലനം ചെയ്തു ഷെഡ്യൂളുകൾ പുനക്രമീകരിക്കാനും സാധിക്കും.

ആദ്യഘട്ടത്തിൽ സിറ്റി സർക്കുലർ ബസുകളിലായിരിക്കും സ്മാർട്ട് ട്രാവൽ കാർഡ് നടപ്പാക്കുക. അതിന് ശേഷം  സിറ്റി ഷട്ടിൽ, സിറ്റി റേഡിയൽ സർവീസുകളിലും തുടർന്ന് സംസ്ഥാന വ്യാപകമായി എല്ലാ ബസുകളിലും കാർഡുകൾ ലഭ്യമാക്കും. പരമാവധി 2000 രൂപ വരെയാണ് ഒരു സമയം റീ ചാർജ് ചെയ്യാൻ കഴിയുന്നത്.

കൂടാതെ കാർഡുകൾ ബന്ധുക്കൾക്കോ, സുഹൃത്തുക്കൾക്കോ കൈമാറി യാത്രയ്ക്ക് വേണ്ടിയുള്ള ടിക്കറ്റുകൾ എടുക്കാനാകും. കാർഡിലെ തുകയ്ക്ക് ഒരു വർഷം വാലിഡിറ്റിയും ലഭിക്കും. ഒരു വർഷത്തിലധികം കാർഡ് ഉപയോഗിക്കാതിരുന്നാൽ കാർഡ് റീ ആക്ടിവേക്ട് ചെയ്യണം.  കാർഡ് പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നില്ലെങ്കിൽ കെഎസ്ആർടിസി, ഐടി വിഭാഗം വിലയിരുത്തിയ ശേഷം മൂന്ന് ആഴ്ചക്കകം കാർഡ് മാറ്റി നൽകും. 

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City Circular Service is an innovative transportation network, introduced by KSRTC for first time in the state of Kerala. The city to have the first launch will be Thiruvananthapuram. After this it will be introduced in other major cities like Kozhikode, Kochi etc. This is the first public transportation system in Kerala with Hope on Hope Off model.

• Connecting all major routes inside the Trivandrum City
• Total 7 routes interlinking all major points in the city.
• Buses in every 15 Min.
• Minimum charge is Rs 10 and the maximum is Rs 30.
• Good Day Ticket provides unlimited travel in any city circular buses with a time limit of 24 hours.
• KSRTC Travel Card with RFID technology to provide hassle free cashless payment.
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The City Circular (CC) Service of KSRTC is making a paradigm shift in the operation of buses in the city. This novel facility would provide a delightful experience to the general public who rely on KSRTC’s city bus services for daily commuting. The service provides a convenient and robust solution to the general public, who visit the various offices, shop, markets, etc inside the city on a hop-on hop-off fashion. Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) is very popular among the tourists around the world. But in this case, this is mainly meant for the routine commuters. The tariff is also affordable. Further, this connects almost all the places within the limits of the Thiruvanathapuram city. These buses will connect government offices, hospitals, tourist spots and other major areas. In the First Phase of KSRTC City Circular service, there are 7 routes. These are operated in circular routes at fixed intervals. Bus services would be available, in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. So, a passenger can board the bus from a stop (HOP ON), and then can alight at another stop (HOP OFF). This would get repeated until the passenger reaches the desired destination. The highlight is that the passenger will not be forced to wait at a stop for more than 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the time of travel. In the next phase, eight more circles will be introduced widening the horizon of CC services. The unique feature of this transport is that all the city circular services will have a unique colour. A passenger can identify the destination of the bus by the colour of the circle.

Good Day Ticket

• Provides 24 hours of unlimited travel in any city circular buses.
• Costs Rs 150 per ticket but inaugural offer is Rs 50.
• Tickets can be bought through conductor in bus.
• This ticket is ‘Non-Transferable’.

Travel Card

• Based on RFID technology.
• Introductory offer is Rs 50 per card free for the first charging.
• Card value is Rs 100 per card.
• Maximum recharge limit is Rs 2000.
• Travel card can be recharged by conductor, depots and recharge points across the city.
• Everyone must treat the card like cash .
• Card lost will not be replaced.

Interchange points

• Interchange points are major stops were intersecting two or more circular services.
• Passengers can switch to different routes.
• There are currently 24 interchange points.

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Travel in KSRTC without change but with smart cards

As part of the initiative to offer a comfortable journey to passengers, KSRTC has introduced smart cards. Passengers can now travel in KSRTC buses by using smart cards which can be purchased beforehand. The corporation will utilise GPRS-enabled ticket machines to implement the system. By introducting a system prevalent in foreign counties, the corporation intends to attract passengers.

The card can be purchased for Rs 10. Passengers can recharge the card for any amount by giving money to the conductor or through online banking. Instead of giving money to the conductor after boarding the bus, the card should be handed over to the conducter. When the card is swiped on the ticket machine, the corporation will get the ticket amount. The smart cards will be made in the format of ATM cards. The new system will also solve the shortage of loose change during bus journeys.

By procuring a card and recharging it, passengers can travel in KSRTC ordinary buses to Scania. Presently, the KSRTC is issuing passes to regular passengers. However, there are many shortcomings. Passengers are able to travel for a specific time period only in the same route using the pre-paid pass. In contrast,  passengers can travel in any route using the smart cards.

Keltron has been entrusted for the implementation of the smart card system. Though the project was announced two years ago, it was not implemented. The authorities hope that the project can be introduced within two months.

The new system is part of the initiative to attract passengers for getting more revenue for KSRTC.  The corporation has envisioned several projects in the last one year for increasing revenue.

The ATM facility at KSRTC depots which was inaugurated the other day,  courier facility through KSRTC buses, mobile towers above depot buildings and coffee vending machines at depots are part of the initiative to increase revenue.

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Payment of ticket fares to go digital in KSRTC buses

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will introduce digital payments for tickets starting in January. Passengers can pay the ticket fare on the bus by using travel, credit, and debit cards, as well as through Google Pay and QR codes. This arrangement aims to address issues such as the need to provide balance amounts to passengers and the necessity to keep an adequate amount of change. Digital tickets will be issued to passengers on their mobile phones.

A contract has been signed with a private company named "Chalo App" to implement the project. The bus tracking feature in the app will enable passengers to ascertain the current location of a bus. Android ticket machines equipped with these features will be used on buses.

The KSRTC is required to pay 13 paise to Chalo App for each ticket issued. The app also possesses data analysis capabilities, allowing authorities to identify crowded buses. The app will also provide the KSRTC with precise data on season ticket sales and free passes. A trial run of the facility is scheduled to be conducted by the end of December. Several road transport corporations, including the one in Mumbai, have already launched ticketing services through Chalo App.

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