Bengaluru has taken a progressive leap towards seamless and sustainable mobility with the launch of new app-based features that integrate metro, bus, and last-mile services. Leveraging open data through General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), two mobility platforms—Tummoc and Namma Yatri—have introduced smart journey planning tools aimed at improving daily commutes across the city.
The initiative is part of the ‘Enroute Challenge’, a collaborative programme supported by global automotive players, mobility research organisations, and startup incubators. This challenge aimed to unlock the potential of open mobility data in enhancing urban public transport. Six startups participated, with Tummoc and Namma Yatri declared winners for their innovative commuter-centric solutions. The features are powered by GTFS data contributed by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). This includes real-time route maps, schedules, and stops, now integrated into the platforms. On Tummoc, commuters can view live bus and metro arrivals, locate nearby stations, hail autos for first- and last-mile travel, and even track their carbon footprint—making the app both informative and sustainability-focused.
Namma Yatri’s features, undergoing final testing, will be rolled out within 10 days. The app aims to offer smart trip planning with real-time metro data, location-based alerts, and improved route coordination. According to city mobility officials, the integration represents a milestone in digital public transport innovation. By connecting all elements of travel on a single platform, commuters are empowered to choose greener, more efficient alternatives over private vehicles. The goal aligns with the state’s vision of achieving a 70% modal share for public transport by 2030.
Officials from the state’s urban mobility ecosystem—BMTC, BMRCL, and the IT department—highlighted that such digital integration is possible only when agencies adopt an open data policy. Through this, startups can build robust, hyperlocal mobility services without compromising commuter convenience or safety. The journey planning features mark a major step forward in Bengaluru’s ongoing transformation into a digitally integrated, low-emission, and commuter-friendly metropolis. As these apps mature with further data enrichment and user feedback, the city is poised to set a benchmark for inclusive and intelligent public transport systems in urban India.
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