SMSBUS: Kazakhstan's Mobile Public Transport Ticketing Solution

SMSBUS offers commission-free cashless payment for public transport fares directly from your Kazakhstani mobile phone balance. Conveniently purchase and display your electronic ticket within the app.

Key Features:

• Cashless Payment: Pay for your journey without incurring any transaction fees.
• Easy Ticket Access: View current and past tickets within the app's "Valid Tickets" and "Travel details" sections respectively. Tickets remain valid until arrival at your final destination.
• Simple Verification: Present your electronic ticket on your phone screen to transport officials for fare validation.
• Website Resources: Find city and route information, and service terms and conditions at https://smsbus.kz.

Payment Issues:

Payments may fail due to:

• Corporate mobile numbers.
• Unrepaid trust payments.
• Insufficient balance since number activation.
• Unused starting balance.
• Recent SIM card replacement (within 24 hours).

Virtual Transport Cards:

The app allows you to create a free virtual transport card. Regular and school cards can be registered self-service. Other preferential cards require in-person registration at a company office with supporting documentation. Top-up your virtual card via the app or through banking apps such as Kaspi Bank and Halyk Bank (homebank).

App Permissions:

• Camera: Used for QR code scanning.
• Location: Enables accurate map display, automatic bus detection for simplified payment (determining the bus code via GPS), and route planning (including transfers) based on your location and entered destination (either via map or text address).

Support:

Contact ALEMPAY support at +7 777 000 2505, +7 700 000 2505, or +7 707 000 2505.

Version 2.0.0 (Updated Feb 16, 2024)

This version features a complete application overhaul.