PM Modi launches 'Mumbai One' app: How it transforms commuting
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the 'Mumbai One' app, India's first integrated mobility platform. The app combines services of Mumbai Metro Lines 1, 2A, 3 and 7, Mumbai Monorail, Navi Mumbai Metro, and Mumbai Suburban Railways. It also brings bus networks of BEST, Thane Municipal Transport, Mira Bhayandar, Kalyan Dombivli, and Navi Mumbai Transport. The initiative is part of a larger mission by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to enable travel within MMR in under 59 minutes.
User benefits
Key features of the app
The Mumbai One app is a major step toward improving the commuter experience. It offers a unified platform for planning, booking, and traveling with just one QR code. This eliminates the need for multiple apps or tickets and supports cashless transactions. The app also provides real-time travel updates like train/bus delays, alternative routes, and estimated arrival times to ensure passengers are always informed about their journey status.
app capabilities
Map-based interface and SOS feature
The Mumbai One app also offers a map-based interface showing nearby stations, tourist attractions, and key landmarks. To ensure passenger safety, it has an SOS feature for emergencies. The app supports digital ticketing across multiple transport systems and offers a single dynamic ticket for trips that combine Metro, train, and bus travel. This will make switching between different modes of transport during a single journey easier than ever before.
Digital integration
Aligning with Digital India vision
The launch of the Mumbai One app also aligns with PM Modi's Digital India vision. It provides a technology-driven solution to improve citizens' everyday lives. By digitally integrating multiple transport systems, the app promises shorter travel times, improved accessibility, and greater convenience for millions of daily travelers. The initiative is expected to reduce congestion and promote sustainable travel options across the city.
Infrastructure development
Metro Line-3 and Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated
The launch of the Mumbai One app comes with the inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) and Navi Mumbai International Airport. The airport, developed at a cost of ₹19,650 crore, will handle up to 90 million passengers a year. It will work in tandem with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to further improve connectivity in the region.