SRTC offers smart cards for hassle-free travel

Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has issued a smart card that will double up as concession-pass-cum-cashless shopping card. Based on radio frequency identifier, the smart card has a built-in electronic chip that stores data about the validity period of the pass, travel destinations permitted and type of the pass. "Bus conductors will be able to validate the card through hand-held electronic ticketing machine (ETiM)," said an official and added that the smart card could also be used as a shopping card.