Archive · 31 May 2025
Kolkata Buses Introduce QR Code Payments for Riders
Some buses in Kolkata are now letting passengers pay their fares using QR codes and apps like Google Pay.
This helps people avoid carrying exact change and makes things easier for bus staff.
Passengers and bus owners like this because it saves time and reduces the hassle of finding change.
The new system is currently being tested on certain routes, and if successful, may be used on more buses in the future.
Several buses in Kolkata have started using QR codes for digital payments.
The system aims to eliminate issues related to loose change for both passengers and conductors.
Passengers can pay fares via UPI or Google Pay using QR codes inside the buses.
Owners are adopting digital payments to reduce staff costs related to obtaining change.
If successful, this payment method may be implemented on more routes.
- Who
- Bus owners and passengers are using this payment method.
- What
- The introduction of QR code based payment system on buses.
- When
- The digital payment system was recently introduced on several bus routes.
- Where
- The buses operate between Barasat, Santragachhi and Botanic Garden.
- Why
- To address the issues related to loose change and make payment easier.
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Passengers
System Implementation
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Concerns about potential misuse of the QR code system exist and needs to be regimented.
Passengers
Many passengers welcome the change, finding it convenient and easy to use.
- Bus Routes
- Barasat and Santragachhi and the Botanic Garden
- Payment Methods
- UPI and Google Pay
- Purpose
- Eliminate change issues
- Affected Party
- Conductors