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Maharashtra Bus Travel Changes: NCMC Card Mandatory for Concessions from October 1
- •Senior citizens and women passengers on MSRTC buses will need a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) to avail fare concessions starting October 1, 2026.
- •MSRTC has initiated NCMC registration and distribution at bus stations, depots, and designated centers across Maharashtra.
- •Eligible passengers can use an active NCMC card or a QR code-enabled registration receipt for concessional tickets; receipts are valid for 30 days.
- •E-Bix Technologies Limited is the authorized agency for NCMC registration and distribution, with facilities at MSRTC bus stands and authorized centers.
- •Passengers facing biometric authentication issues can complete registration using an OTP sent to their Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
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Starting October 1, 2026, senior citizens and women passengers traveling on Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses must use a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) to avail themselves of fare concessions. The move transitions discounted travel to a digital system, making it more transparent and easier to verify.
Passengers awaiting their physical cards can use a QR code-enabled registration receipt issued during enrollment. This receipt can be scanned on the conductor's Electronic Ticketing Machine (ETM) to secure a discounted ticket, though it remains valid for only 30 days while the card is activated and funded.
If eligible beneficiaries encounter problems with Aadhaar-based biometric authentication because fingerprints are not recognized, they can complete their NCMC registration using an OTP sent to the mobile number linked with their Aadhaar card.
