₹6 ticket turns into ₹62,316 shock: BMTC passenger accidentally transfers huge amount

A simple digital payment mistake during a BMTC bus journey in Bengaluru’s Banashankari left a passenger stunned after ₹62,316 was transferred instead of a ₹6 ticket fare.

In an unusual incident highlighting the risks of digital payment errors, a BMTC bus passenger accidentally transferred ₹62,316 instead of ₹6 while purchasing a ticket in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on January 14 in the Banashankari area and has since drawn attention after officials confirmed the details to News First.

According to information available, the incident took place at around 8.30 pm when the passenger was travelling from Banashankari to Kadirenahalli on a BMTC bus. While paying for a ₹6 ticket, the passenger mistakenly entered a much higher amount during the UPI transaction.

The error went unnoticed initially, but moments later, the passenger realised the shocking mistake and immediately informed the bus conductor. The conductor, who was equally surprised, checked his account and found that ₹62,316 had indeed been credited instead of the intended fare.

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However, officials clarified that the money could not be returned immediately due to procedural requirements. The conductor shared his phone number with the passenger and also provided the contact number of the depot manager, advising the passenger to visit the concerned BMTC depot to initiate the refund process.

As of now, the amount has not yet been credited back to the passenger. BMTC officials have assured that the issue is being addressed and stated that the money will be returned either today or tomorrow after completing the necessary formalities.

Senior BMTC officials confirmed the incident to News First, stating that such errors, though rare, can happen with digital payments and urged passengers to double-check amounts before confirming transactions.