GSRTC Counter Ticket SMS Now Valid For Travel, No More Paper Tickets Mandatory
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Passengers travelling on Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses can now use the ticket SMS received on their mobile phone instead of carrying the paper ticket issued at a bus station counter.
The new facility will apply to passengers who book their tickets at GSRTC counters. After the booking is completed, the ticket details will also be sent to the passenger’s registered mobile number through SMS.
During the journey, passengers can show the SMS on their mobile phone when the conductor checks their ticket. This means they will not necessarily have to preserve the physical ticket until the end of the journey.
Ticket SMS to be Sent After Counter Booking
Until now, passengers booking tickets at GSRTC counters had to keep the paper ticket safely with them throughout the journey. A ticket could become difficult to use if it was lost, torn or damaged.
Under the new facility, the passenger’s mobile number will be linked to the counter booking and an SMS containing the ticket information will be sent to the registered number.
The passenger can then display the SMS on the mobile phone during ticket checking. The facility is expected to make the process more convenient for passengers who may otherwise have to keep track of a small paper ticket during their journey.
Original ID Proof Remains Mandatory
The SMS facility does not mean passengers can travel without identification.
Passengers who use the SMS as proof of their ticket will have to carry their original identity proof. During checking, the conductor can verify the SMS along with the passenger’s original ID.
Passengers can carry a valid government-issued identity document such as an Aadhaar card, driving licence or another accepted ID proof.
Therefore, passengers should ensure that the original ID used or required for verification is available with them during the journey.
Similar to Railway Ticket Verification
The facility follows a system similar to railway travel, where passengers can show ticket details received on their mobile phones.
GSRTC passengers booking tickets at counters will now also have a digital option for showing their ticket details. The physical ticket will no longer be the only way to prove the counter booking during the journey.
Digital Option for GSRTC Passengers
The introduction of SMS-based ticket verification is another step towards increasing digital convenience in GSRTC services.
For passengers, the key change is that a counter-booked ticket will also be available through the mobile SMS. They can show this message to the conductor during checking, while keeping the original ID proof with them for verification.
The facility is expected to reduce the hassle of keeping paper tickets safe, particularly during longer journeys where tickets can be misplaced or damaged.
