New OYO Updates: OYO Rooms has come up with a new solution that simplifies hotel check-ins for the user. Imagine traveling without the hassle of carrying your Aadhaar card around—now, with a mere digital process, you can verify yourself and have a hassle-free check-in. This is a step towards convenience and flexibility for all those who keep fretting about losing their physical ID while on travel.
Now Check-In Without Carrying Aadhaar Card
OYO has launched a feature that allows guests to check in at hotels without physically carrying their Aadhaar card. Instead of displaying the hard copy of the ID, guests can now authenticate their identity using the DigiLocker application. OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal recently tweeted, pointing out that guests can show digital Aadhaar via DigiLocker for smooth check-ins. This step is taken to simplify the stay experience, particularly for those who depend more on digital documentation.
What is DigiLocker and How It Works at OYO
DigiLocker is a government-supported online storage system on which official papers like Aadhaar, PAN, driving license, and others get stored. As a guest checks into an OYO hotel, he or she can just launch the DigiLocker app, retrieve his Aadhaar digitally, and show the same to the hotel staff. As the paper is issued directly by the government and is verifiable by them, it qualifies for all government purposes, like staying at the hotel.
Additional Advantage for Travelers Opting for Digital Versions
Numerous travelers want to keep their documents in digital form to lower the chances of loss or theft. OYO’s move to accept digital Aadhaar via DigiLocker benefits such users in that they don’t have to fear losing their original Aadhaar card or toting additional files while traveling. It also promotes the use of paperless documents, which is faster and green.
Digital Security and Government Verification
Aadhaar card accessed via DigiLocker is digitally signed by the issuing agency to ascertain authenticity. It can be verified easily by hotel staff, as it has the same credibility as the physical ID. It provides an added level of security and safety, particularly for individuals traveling alone or checking into various locations frequently.
Making Hotel Stay Easy
This move by OYO is part of its larger initiative to digitize the check-in process. With the acceptance of digital IDs, the platform is opening up hotel stays to more tech-friendly users. This also falls in line with India’s increasing move towards digital services and paperless functioning. Travelers will now have more time to worry about their trip and less about paperwork.