Though the system was implemented on an experimental basis in the past, it was discontinued after it failed to attract commuters. During this period, commuters were charged 30 per cent incentive on basic fare.

Now, the RTA has reduced the incentive to 20 per cent but added Rs 5 as service charge per trip. “We realised that 30 per cent incentive was costly, resulting in poor response from commuters. Keeping commuters in mind, the RTA revised the fare structure and made it more reasonable,” Regional Transport Officer Arun Yeola.