Paytm helps Hyderabad Traffic Police with the largest eChallan collection of over ₹60 crore
- Hyderabad Traffic Police ran a month-long campaign offering discounts up to 75% on pending challans, which was made easy with convenient payment methods offered by Paytm - Paytm Wallet, Paytm UPI, Paytm Postpaid, netbanking, debit and credit cards
- Amount collected through Telangana eChallan facility through the Paytm platform stood at over Rs 60 crore
With Paytm’s support, the Hyderabad Traffic Police has been able to collect dues related to a massive amount of pending challans. The amount collected through Telangana eChallan facility on the Paytm platform stood at over Rs 60 crore as of the current date, and the offer continues to stay valid till March 31, 2022.
Paytm was roped in by the city’s traffic police department to tackle the massive surge in volume of eChallan payments. This was after the Hyderabad commissioner CV Anand announced a month-long campaign offering discounts up to 75% on pending challans. The Telangana eChallan facility is live on the Paytm app and will continue to offer the discount till March 31, 2022. Through this partnership, the company has enabled the largest collection of traffic violation fines in the state.
Paytm spokesperson said, “The work done by the Hyderabad Traffic Police for the collection of pending challans is commendable and we are glad to have enabled a smooth and convenient payment process for the same. Our seamless payment solutions enabled the police department to tackle the massive spike in people clearing pending challans, helping maximize fine collection. We hope to continue to offer our smart digital payment solutions to bring convenience to users as well as state departments.”
Not just Telangana, Paytm offers eChallan traffic fine payment facility for many other states including Andhra Pradesh, Bangalore, Chennai, Faridabad and Maharashtra.
How to pay Telangana eChallan online via Paytm app and website:
- Open the app or website
- On the app, go to the Telangana Challan option under ‘City Transit’ or you can directly access it on the website
- Enter vehicle number
- Check vehicle challan details
- Choose preferred payment method – debit/credit card, net banking or Paytm Wallet
- Pay the one-time challan at a discount rate
- A digital invoice will be generated once the transaction is successfully completed and users will be notified on their registered email ID and phone number
Paytm Vaccine Finder now enables booster dose registrations to expand vaccination coverage in India
One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading digital payments and financial services company, today announced that the Vaccine Finder tool on its app now enables booster shot registration to all citizens eligible as per government regulations.
The Vaccine Finder Tool on Paytm’s app allows users across India to easily track Covid vaccine availability at nearby hospitals and vaccination centres, and book slots according to their preference.
In the Paytm Health section, users can register for a booster dose by choosing ‘Book Covid Vaccine’ and selecting Booster dose. Then, users can select the date and click on ‘Book now’. Users can either book the booster dose for themselves or for a beneficiary who has completed two doses of the vaccine.
Paytm spokesperson said, “We are proud to have played a role in the largest vaccination program for Covid-19, with the integration of the Vaccine Finder tool on Paytm app which will now allow users to book booster doses. This reflects the company’s unwavered commitment to boost vaccine coverage and help Indians in staying healthy and safe.”
In addition to registering for Covid-19 vaccines, Paytm allows every vaccinated individual to easily download vaccine certificates in seconds. Users can also access International Travel Vaccine Certificates that will help them while travelling outside the country.
Paytm has also empowered citizens by giving them seamless access to a gamut of healthcare services through the app including health ID creation, downloading vaccine certificates, finding information related to blood banks, purchasing medicines, booking online doctor consultations, lab tests and buying health and Covid-related insurance.