NEWS – The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) have opened up their real-time transit data

HIGHLIGHTS

Objective : Aim to improve accessibility and mobility in Bengaluru.

Initiative Overview

• Challenge Name: ‘Enroute: A Mobility-As-A-Service Challenge’.
• Launch Announcement: Made by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI).

Key Stakeholders : BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) + BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.) + MBRDI (Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India) + WRI India (World Resources Institute) + Villgro (NGO)

Enroute Challenge

• Organizers: WRI India, Villgro, MBRDI.
• Event: Hackathon to develop innovative Mobility as a Service (MaaS) applications.
• Target Audience: Start-ups invited to leverage BMTC and BMRCL open data.

Goals and Benefits

• Seamless Integration: Aim to create a unified, user-friendly platform integrating various transport modes.
• Real-Time Updates: Provide commuters with real-time transit data and updates.
• Efficient Journey Planning: Enhance journey planning with accurate and timely information.
• Unified Payment System: Implement a single payment system for all transit modes.

Vision

• Improved Accessibility: Ensure efficient mobility for everyone in Bengaluru.
• Address Mobility Issues: Solve numerous commuting problems through innovative solutions