Commuters and tourists passing through Belagavi can now travel hands-free, courtesy of a newly installed self-service digital luggage locker unit at the Belagavi Central Bus Station (CBT).
Developed by smart storage solutions provider Fonzel in collaboration with DUROAT, the automated locker system (labeled Digital Luggage Locker / ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ಲಾಕರ್) offers passengers a secure, paperless way to stow bags without relying on traditional cloakroom counters.
The bright yellow, automated locker bank—adorned with scenic imagery of regional heritage landmarks including Kittur Fort and Gokak Falls—integrates digital payments, touch-screen kiosks, and QR-code-based access.
Locker Rent & Tariff Chart
Charges are tiered according to locker capacity and duration of use. Passengers can choose between Medium (M), Large (L), and Extra Large (XL) lockers across flexible time slots:
Locker Size6 Hours12 Hours24 Hours Medium (M)₹40₹80₹140 Large (L)₹60₹110₹190 Extra Large (XL)₹80₹140₹230
| Locker Size | 6 Hours | 12 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Medium | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Large | 60 | 110 | 160 |
| Extra Large | 90 | 160 | 220 |
(Note: Applicable GST is extra.)
Key Features & How It Works
- Contactless QR Operation: Passengers can initiate booking and retrieval directly by scanning the centralized QR code on the console with their smartphones.
- Digital Kiosk & Touch Display: The locker station is equipped with a central touchscreen interface and scanner module for direct locker assignment, pin entry, and status verification.
- Variety of Compartments: The locker bank features clearly numbered individual compartments (M-101 to M-104, L-105 to L-109, and XL-110 to XL-116) designed to accommodate everything from daypacks and briefcases to large trolley suitcases.
- Customer Support: On-site support contact details are displayed directly on the kiosk panel for real-time passenger assistance during transit.
This tech-driven initiative is expected to benefit short-stay travelers, transit passengers, and tourists visiting Belagavi’s commercial hubs and heritage attractions by eliminating the long queues and rigid timings of manual cloakrooms.
