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Time of India

Aapli Bus Sets Ridership Record: Over 1.54 Lakh Passengers in a Day

1 2 Nagpur: In a major milestone for Nagpur's public transport, the city's Aapli Bus service ferried over 1.54 lakh passengers on Tuesday, July 15 — the highest single-day ridership recorded so far. The feat also brought in revenue of Rs28.88 lakh, boosted by a growing share of digital payments. Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) officials attributed the surge to improved connectivity, affordability, and a recent push to modernize services. "We are witnessing a steady shift towards digital transactions, which is key to making urban transport smarter and more efficient," said an official from the transport department. NMC commissioner and administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari termed July 15 a landmark for the civic body's transport wing and praised staff efforts. He visited the NMC headquarters on Wednesday to review a pilot project for automated passenger counting, currently running on 30 long buses (12-metre). He directed officials to expand the system across the fleet to enable data-driven operations. The civic body is also seeing traction from a student pass campaign recently launched in colleges and schools. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo So far, over 1,000 students from institutions like JD College of Engineering, Gaikwad Patil College, NMC School Jayatala and St Anne's School, Khaparkheda, have signed up. The scheme offers up to 72% discount on quarterly passes. Officials hope the initiative will build long-term commuting habits among the youth and promote sustainable mobility. "The response from educational institutes has been very encouraging," said a senior official. With rising footfalls, tech adoption, and student outreach, Aapli Bus is emerging as a central pillar in Nagpur's public transport landscape.