Bengaluru, Karnataka, India has taken a major step toward integrated public transportation. On July 10, 2025, Karnataka’s IT/BT minister Priyank Kharge launched a new feature that enables commuters to book metro and BMTC bus tickets directly via Namma Yatri and Tummoc apps. This move follows the city’s open mobility challenge supported by public and private stakeholders.
In a move set to enhance urban mobility in Bengaluru, Karnataka’s Minister for Electronics and IT/BT, Priyank Kharge, launched a new feature on Namma Yatri and Tummoc that will allow commuters to book tickets for both BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) and BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited) services directly through the apps.
The integration was developed as part of the Enroute: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Challenge, an initiative co-led by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), WRI India, and Villgro, in collaboration with BMTC and BMRCL. Out of over 50 participating startups, Namma Yatri and Tummoc were declared winners and awarded a grant of ₹30 lakhs each to implement their solutions.
“Today’s launch is a big step towards reducing traffic congestion and making data-driven transport solutions accessible. Open transit data has made this launch possible,” said Priyank Kharge during the event.
Both apps, already offering cab and auto booking for last-mile connectivity, now provide seamless access to real-time route planning and ticketing for buses and metro, eliminating the need to switch between platforms.
The government recently announced that BMRCL is now part of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative. Metro commuters can now purchase QR tickets through nine apps, including EaseMyTrip, Rapido, RedBus, and of course, Namma Yatri and Tummoc.
Officials stated this marks a significant milestone in Bengaluru’s journey to becoming a mobility innovation hub, signaling strong government support for open data, ecosystem collaboration, and user-friendly urban transport.
“The government is here to support anyone solving for Karnataka and its people,” added Kharge, urging BMTC and BMRCL to continue their work on open transit data integration.
