Archive · 1 Sep 2026
MSRTC Makes NCMC Cards Mandatory for Women, Senior Citizens
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is changing how some passengers get cheaper bus tickets.
From September 1, women and people aged 65 to 75 must use an NCMC card for the discount.
The card must be registered and have enough money added to it.
MSRTC says about 1.11 crore passengers have registered so far.
People who have not registered should contact an ST depot.
Senior citizens older than 75 do not have to follow the new rule yet.
Their registration has been delayed because some people had trouble with fingerprint checks.
The new system is meant to make checking and issuing discounted tickets digital and easier.
Women and senior citizens must use National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) cards to receive concessional fares on MSRTC buses from September 1.
The requirement initially applies to women and senior citizens aged 65 to 75.
MSRTC says around 1.11 crore passengers have registered for NCMC cards.
Senior citizens above 75, known as 'Amrit' senior citizens, have received a temporary exemption.
Passengers must register, obtain and top up their cards before travelling to claim concessions.
- Who
- Women and senior citizens travelling on Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation buses; the initial requirement covers senior citizens aged 65 to 75.
- What
- Concessional tickets will be issued only through National Common Mobility Card cards.
- When
- From September 1, described in the report as Monday and the day after its publication.
- Where
- On Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation buses and at its depots in Maharashtra.
- Why
- To digitise concessional-ticket issuance and streamline verification of eligible passengers.
- Implementing agency
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- New requirement
- Eligible passengers must use National Common Mobility Card cards for concessional fares.
- Initial groups covered
- Women and senior citizens aged 65 to 75.
- Registered passengers
- Around 1.11 crore passengers have registered for NCMC cards.
- Temporary exemption
- Senior citizens above 75, referred to as 'Amrit' senior citizens, are temporarily exempt.
- Exemption reason
- Registration difficulties, including problems capturing fingerprints during biometric authentication.
- Registration provider
- E-Bix Technologies Ltd has been appointed for registration and card distribution.