SC SOFT announces go-live of contactless ticketing solutions at Raajje Transport Link Services, Maldives

SC Soft Pte Ltd (SC Soft), a Singapore based subsidiary of Aurionpro has announced go-live of automatic fare collection (AFC) systems at Raajje Transport Link (RTL) service under the Integrated National Public Ferry Network (INPFN) in Zone 1 of the National Public Ferry Network connecting 13 islands in Haa Dhaalu Atoll via five routes.

This is the first phase of the project, covering ferry services, successfully completed as a part of the deal signed by SC Soft for the digitization of multiple modes of transports across Maldives for the Maldives Transport Contracting Company (MTCC). SC Soft in this project is the Technology Partner along with Bank of Maldives (BML) and Mastercard as the Financial Partners.

Raajje Transport Link (RTL) is an initiative of the Government of Maldives under the auspices of the Integrated National Public Ferry Network (INPFN) project to connect the islands, atolls and people of Maldives. Announced in 2021 and spearheaded by the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, RTL was conceived to be delivered to the public over three phases by MTCC. MTCC, through this initiative seeks to introduce contactless and digital payments on its transport network, making travelling simpler in a cost effective manner.

The Passengers can book tickets online for the RTL ferry service, via the app or the web portal. The app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store. Payment can be made via epayment gateway and tickets are generated in the form of QR which can be scanned on validators installed on the ferry. Citizens can also purchase tickets using cash at ferry terminals.

Mr. Sanjay Bali, CEO SC Soft while making this announcement said that "We are pleased to announce this go-live which will transform the transport experience and enable seamless, contactless ticketing options to the passengers. We wish to congratulate MTCC, Bank of Maldives and the Government of Maldives for the successful implementation of this first phase of its initiative of digitization of transports in Maldives. We are expecting this momentum to continue as the remaining islands are connected in further phases and as MTCC begins digitisation of the other modes of transports in future. We are also thankful to the Mastercard and this deal marks further deepening of our partnership."

Shares of Aurionpro Solutions Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 315.15 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 316.30. The total number of shares traded during the day was 2060 in over 226 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 320.30 and intraday low of 305.10. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 651112.00.

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