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Chennai Sets Monday Launch for 'One City, One Ticket' App as CM Unveils 25-Year Mobility Plan

The 2048 roadmap spans 5,904 sq km with integrated planning to raise public transport’s share, curb congestion, cut emissions.

Overview

  • Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is scheduled to introduce the Chennai One Mobility App and approve the Comprehensive Mobility Plan at CUMTA’s second governing board meeting on Monday.
  • The app’s single QR feature is billed as a first in India, allowing one ticket across buses, metro, suburban rail, and para‑transit such as cabs and autorickshaws.
  • Chennai One will be available on iOS and Android with UPI and card payments, real‑time service tracking, journey planning, and multilingual support.
  • Officials say the CMP charts a path through 2048 to integrate bus, metro and para‑transit services, improve affordability, and prioritise non‑motorised mobility.
  • CUMTA special officer I. Jayakumar called the initiative a landmark reform enabling passengers to plan, pay and travel across modes with a few taps.