Digital payments platform, FreeCharge has partnered with Ridlr, the official mobile ticketing partners of BEST. Availing of the services, BEST commuters can now pay for bus tickets and monthly passes digitally.
Creating a system of better cash management and less dependency on cash, BEST is the first public intra-city bus agency in India to go fully digital. All users have to do to book a BEST ticket is board the necessary bus, enter the bus and trip details and pay accordingly, using the FreeCharge wallet to get their token which can then be showed to the conductor – when asked for printed ticket. In order to recharge the BEST pass, a user simply has to enter the 14 digit card number, pay the amount using FreeCharge and validate it from the conductor on the next trip.
Looking to make daily urban commutes convenient, in addition to the partnership with Ridlr, FreeChare also has tie-ups with redbus, Rapido, Jugnoo, Shuttl and mybustickets.in to make commuting hassle-free.
Commenting on the partnership, Govind Rajan, CEO, FreeCharge said, “We are pleased to partner with Ridlr in our mission to make daily commute a cashless, convenient experience for users. The partnership gives us a chance to serve the 3.5 million daily commuters of BEST and provide them the fastest ever digital payments experience. ”
Speaking on the development, Brijraj Vaghani, CEO, Ridlr said – “Ridlr is committed to making daily travel a pleasant experience for consumers. Providing cashless ticketing in public transport agencies like BEST, which is used by over 3.5 million commuters daily is an important step towards fulfilling that mission. We are pleased to be associated with FreeCharge on this, as apart from being a highly reliable payment partner, they share our commitment to add value to the everyday life of commuters.”
