KMRL intros new digital ticketing option Google Wallet for metro commuters

In order to enhance digital ticketing options for metro commuters, Google has forged a partnership with Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL).

Google’s newly launched service, Google Wallet enables users to conveniently store and retrieve important digital documents such as boarding passes, loyalty cards, movie tickets, and more, said official sources. It is also fast and secure.

The integration of the services between Google Wallet and KMRL is powered by Prudent Technologies, a player in the communication services sector.

During the launch of the new digital ticketing option for metro commuters in Kochi, Loknath Behera, MD of KMRL said that the integration of Google Wallet into the ticketing system is an important milestone. He added, “The collaboration represents a leap forward in enhancing the travel experience for metro users, providing them with a streamlined and convenient way to access tickets and navigate in the metro. This will hopefully be extended to Water Metro ferries as well in the coming days. Commuters have already been using other options like WhatsApp ticketing to travel in the metro.”

Ram Papatla, GM and India Engineering Lead, Android at Google said that the introduction of Google Wallet in India marked an important milestone in Android’s India journey, bringing innovative and convenient experiences to simplify peoples’ daily lives. “We are delighted to partner with KMRL to offer a comprehensive ticketing solution that helps securely access and manage the ticketing experience for commuters,” he added.

Speaking of the collaboration with KMRL, Geejo George, founder-director of Prudent Technologies, said it would shape the future, where seamless payments and personalised experiences redefined convenience and trust for consumers. Director of the firm Sanjay Chacko referred to the Kochi metro as the first metro in the country to adopt Google Wallet.