UTS QR Code system at Thane Station
The allows passengers to book unreserved, platform, and season tickets directly on their smartphones , bypassing the need for physical queues. This feature is particularly useful for passengers who are already at the station and cannot use the standard "Paperless" booking due to GPS geofencing restrictions. Key Features & Benefits
“Earlier, when I caught someone without a ticket, they’d shout, ‘The app wasn’t working! GPS failed!’ I didn’t know if they were lying or not. Now, if they haven’t scanned the QR code? That’s on them. And if they show me a QR-booked ticket, I know it’s genuine. It has reduced arguments by 80%.”
- Scan the QR code: Passengers need to scan the UTS QR code displayed at Thane Station using their mobile phone's camera or a QR code scanner app.
- Register/Login: If you're a new user, you'll need to register on the UTS platform by providing your mobile number, name, and other details. If you're an existing user, simply log in using your credentials.
- Book your ticket: Once logged in, select your journey details, including the station, date, and class of travel. You can choose to book a single ticket or a return ticket.
- Make payment: You can make payment using various digital payment methods, such as UPI, net banking, or credit/debit cards.
- Get your ticket: After successful payment, your ticket will be generated and sent to your mobile phone via SMS or email.
- Problem: Mumbai rains jam network signals. The QR scan works, but payment fails.
- Pro Tip: Book the ticket while standing under a roof (near the McDonalds on platform 1 has good signal). Keep a small backup cash for counter tickets on extremely rainy days.