Maharashtra Tourism and Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray launched the mobile application Chalo mobile application and Chalo smart cards to facilitate digital, and advance purchase of BEST bus tickets. He also launched BEST’s NCMC compliant smart card as well as new fare schemes for travelers, one offering 10 trips for Rs 70 and the other called ‘Flexifre’.
About the app:
Chalo mobile app will allow passengers to buy online bus tickets and have access to bus passes through an e-wallet. A contract worth Rs 85 crore has been given for the maintenance of the Chalo mobile application for six years.