Bengaluru residents can now buy Namma Metro tickets directly through the Uber app, making travel smoother and more convenient. The integration lets commuters plan journeys, pay with UPI, and access real-time metro information without lining up at counters or switching between apps.
The move is part of Uber’s broader push into everyday mobility services. It expands beyond ride-hailing into transit ticketing and logistics in India’s tech capital.
What This Means for Metro Riders?
With metro ticketing live in the Uber app, Bengaluru commuters can now:
- Purchase QR-based metro tickets on their phones.
- Pay instantly using UPI within the app.
- See real-time metro updates to plan trips more efficiently.
This integration eliminates the need to stand at ticket counters or switch between multiple apps before boarding a train. Commuters can tap their Uber screen, buy a ticket, and head straight to the station.
How to Use Uber for Namma Metro Tickets? Step-by-Step Guide
To buy tickets through Uber:
- Open the Uber app on your smartphone.
- Select the metro ticketing option in the transit section.
- Choose your boarding and destination stations.
- Complete payment via UPI.
- Get a QR ticket to scan at the station gates.
The system aims to simplify last-minute travel planning, especially for daily commuters who rely on quick boarding and departures.
Uber Expanded Services in Bengaluru
Alongside in-app metro ticketing, Uber has launched Uber Direct, a new B2B logistics service in Bengaluru via the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Uber Direct allows businesses to use Uber’s delivery network for tasks such as:
- Grocery delivery for partners like Zepto and KPN Farm Fresh.
- Scheduled business deliveries with plug-and-play logistics support.
This service uses Uber’s large driver and two-wheeler fleet to serve local merchants and expand Uber’s role in urban commerce.
What Uber Says on Transit Integration?
Uber India leadership says the integration of metro ticketing and B2B logistics shows how technology can simplify everyday tasks. They describe the transit ticketing launch as part of a broader effort to build “a connected mobility and commerce ecosystem” in cities like Bengaluru.
The company also plans more metro and transit integrations across Indian cities in 2026 as part of this digital public infrastructure push.
Future of Urban Transit in Bengaluru
Bengaluru’s metro and transit network is rapidly evolving. Besides digital ticketing innovations on mobile apps, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is planning more frequent train services across corridors in the next two years to reduce wait times and improve commuter convenience.
If these upgrades and app integrations unfold smoothly, Bengaluru’s daily commute could become more predictable and commuter-friendly.
Metro Ticketing Digitisation
India’s major metros, such as in Mumbai, have also begun expanding ticketing access through multiple apps on the Open Network for Digital Commerce. This trend reflects a nationwide shift toward digital ticketing platforms that reduce queues, streamline passenger flow, and leverage UPI payment systems.