The Kochi metro has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network – the second mode of mass rapid transport after Chennai metro. Commuters can thus avail a single or return trip in Kochi metro through, among others, Yatri, Paytm, Rapido, redBus and PhonePe apps.
Efforts are also under way to enable commuters to book tickets from Google Maps, Uber and EaseMyTrip, among others, stakeholders said at a function held here on Thursday to announce the metro joining the ONDC network. The inclusion of Kochi metro in the network marks a significant stride towards creating a comprehensive digital multimodal-transit system. Commuters can thus enjoy a seamless journey combining various modes of transport, such as first mile (in autorickshaw), middle mile (in metro rail) and last mile (again in auto), all accessible through the network, they added.
Speaking of the development, chief guest at the function Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), said that the integration of Kochi metro with ONDC was a step forward in the mission to digitise and streamline urban transit, making it more accessible and efficient for everyone.
