March 27, 2025 – In a major step towards enhancing digital and cashless commuting, Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai to introduce the Rupay NCMC Singara Chennai Card. This initiative aims to offer a seamless, secure, and hassle-free travel experience for commuters across the city.
The card was officially launched by Tamil Nadu’s Hon’ble Transport Minister, Mr. SS Sivasankar, in the presence of Dr. T. Prabhushankar, MD – MTC, Mr. S. Natarajan, Joint MD – MTC, along with senior officials from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Airtel Payments Bank.
A Smart and Convenient Travel Solution
The Rupay NCMC Singara Chennai Card is designed to enable quick and contactless payments on MTC buses, reducing reliance on cash transactions and enhancing commuter convenience. With a focus on digital and financial inclusion, the card aligns with India’s vision of a cashless economy, making public transportation more efficient and accessible.
Driving Digital Transformation in Public Transport
This collaboration between Airtel Payments Bank, NPCI, and MTC Chennai underscores a commitment to modernizing urban mobility through digital solutions. The introduction of the card is expected to streamline ticketing processes, reduce waiting times, and encourage wider adoption of digital payments among daily commuters.
With this launch, Chennai joins the ranks of cities embracing National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) technology, enabling seamless travel experiences across multiple modes of public transport in the future.
