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          <lang class="3" style="Headline1" font="Chronicle Display" fontStyle="Italic" size="42">WhatsApp ticket booking facility opens for state buses </lang>
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          <lang class="3" style="Headline2" font="Franklin Gothic Demi Cond" fontStyle="Regular" size="19">The ‘One Karnataka Mobility’ app has been developed to bring together the services of the four state road transport undertakings</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Hans News Service
Bengaluru</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">TheKarnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been providing an online advance reservation booking facility to make passenger journeys more comfortable and convenient. As part of this initiative, the One Karnataka Mobility App has been developed to bring together the services of the four State Road Transport Undertakings KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC and BMTC on a single digital platform.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">With a modern and user-friendly interface, the platform is aimed at providing passengers with a simple, seamless and integrated travel experience. The upgraded Mobile App KSRTC AWATAR 2.0 and WhatsApp ticketing facility was launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka on 10-09-2026, during the 100-day programme held at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Key features of the One Karnataka Mobility App</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">A secure user login facility will enable passengers to authenticate their identity, access details of previous bookings and conveniently manage their transactions. Passengers will be able to register grievances related to all four transport undertakings on a single platform.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The system will facilitate tracking of grievance status, escalation wherever required and monitoring of the resolution process. A digital monthly pass facility will be introduced in a phased manner, enabling passengers to book, receive and manage bus passes online. The facility will also provide for QR code-based digital 
verification.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Ticket booking through WhatsApp</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">For the convenience of passengers, Ticket booking through WhatsApp is now available for bus services operated by KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC. Passengers can initiate the booking process by sending message by WhatsApp to 
number +91 6364940880</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">The interactive WhatsApp booking system will guide passengers through the complete ticket reservation process, similar to the existing KSRTC online booking system.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Bold" size="9">Ticket cancellation through WhatsApp</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Tickets booked through WhatsApp can also be cancelled through the same WhatsApp number. To cancel a ticket, passengers need to send message on WhatsApp and select the “Ticket Cancellation” option. They will then be required to enter their: PNR Number, Mobile Number &amp; Transaction Password received at the time of booking. The cancellation process can then be completed 
through WhatsApp.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Towards an integrated mobility ecosystem the One Karnataka Mobility App is intended to provide the foundation for integrating additional public transport and mobility services in the future. The initiative will further strengthen the Government of Karnataka’s vision of an integrated, accessible and technology-driven public transport system across the State.</lang>
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        <lang class="3" style=".Bodylaser" font="Minion Pro" fontStyle="Regular" size="9">Passengers are encouraged to make use of this facility for advance ticket reservations. For any assistance or reservation-related queries, passengers may contact the KSRTC Call Centre at 080-26252625 (available 24x7) or the AWATAR Cell at 7760990034 / 7760990035 (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM).</lang>
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