Bilty & Transport Software — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick, clear answers to the questions Indian transport and Packers & Movers businesses ask most.
What is a bilty?
A bilty (also called a Lorry Receipt or LR) is a document a transport company issues to a customer when goods are handed over for shipment. It records the consignor, consignee, goods description, and freight charges, and serves as legal proof that the goods were received for transport.
What is LR in transport?
LR stands for Lorry Receipt — the formal English term for a bilty. It is a proof-of-transport document issued by a carrier, used for tracking shipments, GST compliance, insurance claims, and resolving disputes between transporters and customers.
How to make a digital bilty?
To create a digital bilty, use an app like GS Bilty: enter the consignor, consignee, and goods details once, and the app instantly generates a professional, sequentially numbered LR/Bilty as a branded PDF that you can share directly on WhatsApp.
Is there free bilty software available?
Most purpose-built bilty software charges a small subscription, but typically offers a free trial first. GS Bilty, for example, gives every new account a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, after which plans start from ₹800 for 90 days.
What documents does a Packers & Movers company need?
A Packers & Movers business needs business and GST registration, vehicle permits and insurance for compliance, plus day-to-day shipment documents — Lorry Receipt (LR/Bilty), quotation, GST invoice, packing list, and delivery challan or Proof of Delivery (POD) — for every job.
How to create a GST invoice for a transport business?
Enter the customer's GSTIN, service description with the correct SAC code, and the rate — software like GS Bilty then automatically calculates CGST/SGST or IGST and generates a GST-compliant invoice as a shareable PDF, removing the need for manual tax calculations.
Is LR the same as bilty?
Yes — "LR" (Lorry Receipt) and "bilty" describe the same document. "Bilty" is the common regional term used across most of India, while "LR" is the formal term used in invoices, software, and official paperwork.
How long does it take to create an LR/Bilty digitally?
With a purpose-built app like GS Bilty, an LR/Bilty can be generated as a branded, ready-to-share PDF in under a minute — compared to several minutes of handwriting and manual numbering with paper books.