Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on Monday, launched the 'Chennai Ondru' (Chennai One) mobile app, which integrates all the transport systems in the city, including metro rail, suburban electric trains, taxis, buses, and autorickshaws, into a single digital platform to make travel in the city hassle-free for people.
Touted as India’s first all-in-one digital public transport mobile application, 'Chennai Ondru' is part of Chennai’s 25-year Comprehensive Mobility Plan to make public transport more attractive, boost its usage, and reduce the dependence of commuters on private vehicles.
Supporting four languages—Tamil, English, Kannada, and Telugu—the app has a QR-based ticketing system that allows people to purchase one ticket and use it across different modes of travel.
Officials have been quoted as saying that this will make travel more convenient for people in Chennai as it would reduce waiting time for availing tickets, giving people more flexibility and helping the save time. Passengers can pay for their tickets through UPI platforms or via card payments.
Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the app, according to media reports, will also offer real-time updates on bus and train movements, making it easy for people to plan their commute.
The aim of the Chennai One app is to create an integrated, sustainable, safe, and flexible transportation ecosystem, which will ensure the smooth movement of commuters across the city.