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NCMC Card Mandatory for ST Passengers: Full Fare from Today for Concessions, Get Yours Now!
- •From today, NCMC cards are mandatory for senior citizens and women passengers to avail concessions on ST buses.
- •Passengers without an NCMC card will be charged the full fare starting today.
- •Passengers with an NCMC card registration receipt can get a concessional ticket for up to 30 days, but must activate and top up their card within this period.
- •E-Bix Technologies Limited has been appointed as an authorized agent for NCMC card registration and distribution.
- •The facility to top up NCMC cards using the BHIM App is now available.
Key Questions Answered
Passengers traveling by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (ST) buses, specifically senior citizens, Amrit senior citizens, and women, are required to have an NCMC card to avail fare concessions starting October 1, 2026. Those who do not have an NCMC card will be charged the full fare by the conductor.
Yes. Concessionary passengers like senior citizens and women can receive a concessional ticket by scanning the QR code-enabled receipt received after NCMC card registration on the conductor's ETM machine. This registration receipt remains valid for up to 30 days, during which time passengers must activate and top up their physical NCMC card.
Passengers can easily top up their NCMC cards using the BHIM App by scanning the QR code located on the back of the card. Additionally, the registration and card distribution processes are handled by authorized agents like E-Bix Technologies Limited at ST bus stands and depots across the state.
