BENGALURU: Tummoc and Namma Yatri launched new public transit features powered by open data, enabling seamless Metro, bus and auto planning. The apps are winners of the Enroute Challenge by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), World Resources Institute (WRI) India, and Villgro, marking the city’s first end-to-end Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions. The initiative was unveiled by Minister for IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Thursday, aiming to boost public transport use to 70 per cent by 2030.
The newly launched features, powered by General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) data from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), enable commuters to plan and complete Metro, bus, and last-mile journeys on a single platform. The apps are the first of their kind to offer fully integrated end-to-end public transit solutions in Bengaluru.
Unveiling the features, Kharge said, “Bengaluru is one of the fastest-growing cities globally. To reach our goal of 70 per cent public transport share by 2030, we need open data, digital integration, and first-last mile connectivity. The Enroute Challenge is a transformative step in this direction.”
Tummoc now allows users to check real-time Metro and bus schedules, view trip durations, and book auto rides. Namma Yatri’s new feature lets users plan auto-plus-Metro trips, track live Metro updates, and get journey alerts.
BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao said, “I’m happy to see the culmination of Enroute Challenge that brought two new solutions to our city. BMRCL is committed to advancing solutions that make Metro travel easier and better integrated. Through Enroute, we are enabling innovations that can bridge the last-mile gap and help people make informed, efficient choices.”
BMTC Managing Director Ramachandran R highlighted, “On June 21, BMTC served a record 46 lakh passengers in a single day, highlighting growing reliance on public transport in Bengaluru. To keep pace with the rapid growth, we must innovate, collaborate and harness open, real-time data to create an integrated, seamless commuting experience.”