TN CM Stalin launches ‘Chennai One’ app, boosting urban mobility across the city

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday launched 'Chennai One', India’s first fully integrated public transport mobile application, which brings together all modes of urban transport in the city on a single digital platform.

The launch, held at the Secretariat during the second meeting of the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), also saw the approval of a comprehensive 25-year transport master plan for the metropolitan area. The plan aims to ensure seamless mobility for the city’s fast-growing population.

Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the 'Chennai One' app enables commuters to plan and pay for their journeys across buses, suburban trains, metro rail, autorickshaws, and taxis.

Touted as a game-changer for urban mobility in India, the app allows passengers to purchase tickets digitally via UPI or bank cards and travel across multiple modes of transport using a single QR code.

In addition to digital ticketing, the platform provides real-time tracking of buses and suburban trains, helping commuters manage their schedules more effectively. To make the service more inclusive, the app supports multiple Indian languages, including Tamil, English, Telugu, and Kannada.

Officials said the integrated system is designed to eliminate the hassle of switching between providers, waiting in long queues, and managing multiple tickets. By streamlining services, the government hopes to encourage greater use of public transport, ease congestion on Chennai’s busy roads, and cut carbon emissions.

Unveiling the app, Stalin said the initiative marked a significant step toward building a modern, commuter-friendly Chennai.

“With 'Chennai One', we are pioneering a model of urban mobility that reflects inclusivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Our goal is to make public transport the preferred choice of every citizen,” he said.

Transport experts welcomed the move, noting that integrated ticketing and real-time updates had long been a demand among urban commuters.

The 25-year master plan approved alongside the launch includes infrastructure upgrades, expansion of metro and suburban networks, and improved last-mile connectivity. With 'Chennai One', officials said, the city has set a new benchmark in digital transport integration, placing Chennai at the forefront of India’s urban mobility transformation.

IANS