Assam State Transport Corporation Launches Digital Payments for Passengers

GUWAHATI: The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) unveiled the commercial launch of the ASTC City Cabs service and digital payment solutions through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), like QR code scanning and payments in ASTC buses. The ASTC City Cabs is powered by PhonePe. This groundbreaking initiative was launched by the Minister of Transport, Parimal Suklabaidya, in the presence of state officials of the Transport Department.

In line with the Digital India Initiative of the Government of India, the integration of PhonePe into the ASTC's ecosystem introduces a plethora of digital payment options, as mentioned above, further enhancing the convenience factor for commuters and customers. Passengers can effortlessly purchase bus tickets in buses, stations, city cabs, etc. through smartphones, all within the secure and trusted environment of PhonePe. Also, customers of ASTC can pay their monthly dues by utilizing the digital payment solutions of PhonePe with ease.

ASTC City Cabs completed three months of providing mobility services to the public in Guwahati. Now, to make the service completely hassle-free, the ASTC cabs are going forward with the commercial launch by integrating the app with the PhonePe intent flow, whereby the drivers can, at the click of a button, pay their dues through any UPI of their own choice, and likewise, the passengers can pay their fares directly to the drivers through any preferred UPI.

The ASTC City Cabs is also starting online Cab booking through the post-paid counter/kiosk at LGBI Airport for all inbound passengers, which will definitely facilitate passengers coming from other states who might not be having ASTC, stated a press release.

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