IRCTC blocks debit card payment gateway for several banks

Agencies

September 22, 2017

New Delhi, Sept 22: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has blocked many banks from using its payment gateway for debit card transactions over the issue of convenience fees, media reports said on Friday.

As of now, cardholders of banks including Indian Overseas Bank, Canara Bank, United Bank of India, Indian Bank, Central Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are allowed to make card payments.

IRCTC had waived off the Rs 20 convenience fee it charged from customers after demonetisation.

But, IRCTC reportedly expected banks to share half the convenience fee that they charged to customers whenever they purchased tickets online.

However, the banks reportedly did not share the amount with the Railway ticketing arm.

Media reports further said that the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) is discussing the issue with IRCTC and the Indian Railways with a view to resolving the matter.

For railway ticketing and other passenger service transactions, the RBI guidelines which were issued on February 16, proposed a flat fee of Rs 5 for transaction value up to Rs 1,000 and Rs 10 for transaction value Rs 1,001 to Rs 2,000.

It also suggested MDR not exceeding 0.50 percent for transaction value above Rs 2,001 with cap of Rs 250 per transaction.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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