DigiHaat Expands to Metro Ticketing in Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru

DigiHaat, a government-backed digital platform, has launched metro ticketing services in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The expansion integrates daily commute planning into its existing ecosystem of commerce and mobility services. The platform, which has surpassed 2 million downloads, operates under the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) vision to build open digital infrastructure. This move aims to create a unified app for major daily needs while promoting transparency and accessibility.

Key Points: DigiHaat Launches Metro Ticketing in Major Indian Cities

  • Metro ticketing across 3 major cities
  • Part of ONDC's open digital infrastructure
  • Crossed 2 million downloads
  • Aims to reduce intermediaries for consumers
  • Also offers food delivery and ride-hailing
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DigiHaat rolls out metro ticketing services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Government-backed DigiHaat rolls out metro ticketing services in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, aiming to be a unified digital commerce platform.

"Adding metro ticketing across key cities brings us closer to enabling India to use one app for all major needs - Rahul Vij"

New Delhi, April 23

The government-backed DigiHaat has announced the launch of metro ticketing services across metropolitan areas such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, a step forward in its push towards becoming a unified digital commerce platform.

With the latest rollout, the platform has become one of the few applications in the country to offer metro ticket bookings across multiple cities alongside commerce and mobility services.

Moreover, DigiHaat said it has crossed 2 million downloads and built a community of over 30,000 users across its channels, signalling early traction for its low-commission and transparent model.

"The integration of metro ticketing further strengthens its position in mobility by enabling users to plan and transact for daily commute needs within the same ecosystem," DigiHaat said in a statement.

"Our focus has been clear from the start: to build a platform that is fair, interoperable, and truly useful in everyday life," said Rahul Vij, Chief Operating Officer, DigiHaat.

"Adding metro ticketing across key cities brings us closer to enabling India to use one app for all major needs, while staying true to our principles of transparency and accessibility," he added.

DigiHaat said the expansion is in line with the broader government-backed vision behind Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to build an open digital infrastructure that reduces intermediaries and improves access for both consumers and businesses.

Earlier in March, ONDC introduced DigiHaat as a platform aimed at bringing India's artisans, farmers and small producers onto the digital commerce grid, as part of efforts to formalise the country's vast informal economy.

Launched about a year ago, the platform currently provides services such as food delivery, e-commerce and ride-hailing through partner networks like Bharat Taxi and Namma Yatri.

DigiHaat - a wholly-owned subsidiary operating within the ONDC ecosystem - operates under Nirmit Bharat, a Section-8 not-for-profit entity.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great move by DigiHaat! But I hope the app handles the rush during peak hours smoothly. Mumbai local trains are already chaotic, and adding metro ticketing needs seamless integration. Let's see how the user experience turns out.
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Vikram M
This is exactly what India needs—unified digital infrastructure. ONDC is doing great work in reducing middlemen. If DigiHaat can also bring in bus ticketing and auto-rickshaw bookings, it'll be a game-changer for daily commuters. 👏
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James A
As an expat living in Bengaluru, this is really convenient. One less app on my phone! But I hope the UI is intuitive enough for non-Hindi speakers. English language support needs to be robust.
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Ananya R
Nice initiative but I worry about data privacy. Government-backed apps need to be transparent about how user data is handled. Also, what about offline functionality in areas with poor network? Hope these basics are covered.

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