Rapid Pass BD is a specialized Android application designed for Bangladeshi users who rely on Rapid Pass for their daily commutes. This app works exclusively with Rapid Pass Cards (Smart Cards) and MRT Pass (Rapid Pass Compatible) using Smartphones NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. By collecting data directly from your card, Rapid Pass BD gives you complete control over your travel information, ensuring convenience and transparency.

Here’s how Rapid Pass BD benefits and supports you:

1. Instant Balance Check: With Rapid Pass BD, you can instantly view your card’s current balance by simply tapping your NFC-enabled phone on your Rapid Pass card. No more waiting in line of vending machine to check balance or rely on memory.

Benefits:
a. Save time by checking your balance on the go.
b. Always know if you have enough funds for your next journey.

2. Detailed Journey History: Rapid Pass BD keeps a record of your past trips, including the date of travel and the fare cost for each journey. You card contain last 19 journey records so if you check the card occasionally using this app the the app can record the history for insightful statistics and analysis.

Benefits:
a. Track your spending effortlessly.
b. Review your travel patterns for budgeting or planning purposes.
c. Make you free from confusion.

3. Fare Calculation with Journey Distance & Time : Wondering how much your next journey will cost? The app’s built-in fare calculator lets you estimate the expense by selecting your starting and ending stations. It alos show you Journey Distance and how much time it requires.

Benefits:
a. Plan your trips more effectively.
b. Avoid unexpected fare deductions.


4. Trip Schedule : Rapid Pass BD offers a detailed trip schedule feature, allowing you to view upcoming train times, first and last trip times.

Benefits:
a. Stay prepared by knowing exact train timings.
b. Minimize waiting time at stations.
c. Avoid missing your train by staying informed of the next available trips.

5. Can Calculat Journey Distance & Time: Wondering how much your next journey will cost? The app’s built-in fare calculator lets you estimate the expense by selecting your starting and ending stations.

Benefits:
a. Plan your trips more effectively.
b. Avoid unexpected fare deductions.

6. Offline Access: Rapid Pass BD works offline and stores your card data on your device. To check card’s data there’s no need for internet connection.

Benefits:
a. No need internet connection.
b. Can check your balance and other information at any time.

7. Manage Multiple Cards Seamlessly: If you use more than one Rapid Pass card, the app can store and manage them separately. Keeping track of multiple cards is now hassle-free.

Benefits:
a. Easily organize and access information for all your cards.
b. Avoid confusion when managing family or group travel.

8. No Cost, It’s Free: Rapid Pass BD is completely free to download and use. It offer all the premium features for free.

Benefits:
a. Save money by eliminating subscription or usage fees.
b. Full access all the features

How Rapid Pass BD Operates

NFC Integration:
Rapid Pass BD leverages NFC technology to communicate directly with your Rapid Pass Smart Card. When you tap your card on an NFC-enabled device android device, the app reads and retrieves data securely.

Data Collection:
The app collects and processes essential travel data, including Current balance, Previous journey records etc.

Local Storage:
Once retrieved, the data is stored securely on your device, allowing you to access it offline anytime, anywhere.

User-Friendly Interface:
The app organizes and displays this information in an intuitive and easy-to-navigate interface, making it accessible to users of all experience levels.

Our Motivation:
We got inspired by MRT Buddy (for Dhaka City) app.
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