Chennai, Sep 21 (NationPress) Chennai is poised to make a landmark achievement by becoming the inaugural city in India to unify all forms of public transportation through a single digital interface.

On Monday, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will unveil the highly anticipated ‘Chennai One’ app, crafted by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), during the authority’s second governing board assembly.

This launch signifies a pivotal advancement in the state government’s mission to cultivate an inclusive and sustainable transportation system for the rapidly expanding city. In conjunction with the app, the Chief Minister will also endorse the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP), which serves as a long-term framework to direct the city’s transportation strategies for the next 25 years.

The CMP aims to facilitate seamless connectivity, enhance commuter convenience, and lower carbon emissions by bolstering the use of public and non-motorised transport.

Central to this initiative is the ‘One City, One Ticket’ feature, enabling passengers to utilize a single QR-enabled ticket across buses, metro trains, suburban rail, taxis, and auto-rickshaws. This integration allows commuters to transition between different transportation modes without the need to queue multiple times or purchase separate tickets, thus saving time and effort. Alongside ticketing integration, the app provides real-time updates on bus and train arrivals and departures, allowing passengers to plan their journeys more effectively.

Tickets can be acquired directly through UPI and various digital payment methods, promoting cashless transactions and alleviating congestion at ticket counters.

The government has also prioritized inclusivity by ensuring the app supports a variety of languages, including Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, among others, making it accessible to a broad spectrum of commuters.

Officials are optimistic that the app will not only enhance the commuter experience but also promote a transition from private vehicle usage to public transport, thereby reducing road congestion and emissions.

For a city that manages millions of daily trips, this integration is anticipated to revolutionize urban mobility. With the simultaneous launch of the Chennai One app and the CMP, the state is demonstrating its commitment to modernizing transportation infrastructure while prioritizing sustainability, efficiency, and commuter convenience.