Bangalore Metro Rail to introduce mobile QR tickets
1 year, 1 month ago

Bangalore Metro Rail to introduce mobile QR tickets

India TV News  

Bangalore Metro update: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited today said it will be introducing mobile QR tickets for the benefit of families and groups travelling together with effect from November 16. However, based on demand, BMRCL is introducing mobile QR tickets to facilitate family and groups travelling together for a maximum of six passengers with effect from November 16, officials said. According to officials, mobile QR tickets carry a discount of 5 per cent on the token fare. Passengers are encouraged to book mobile QR tickets in advance at their convenience of the home or office and to avoid queuing at ticket counters for purchase of tokens, the officials added.

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Delhi Metro rolls out QR-based tickets for India International Trade Fair visitors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Metro rolls out QR-based tickets for India International Trade Fair visitors

India Today  

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and India Trade Promotion Organisation inked a pact to offer QR code-based tickets via the DMRC mobile application. The trade fair, scheduled to be held from November 14-27 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, will also feature ticket availability on the Bharat Mandapam official mobile application, DMRC and ITPO said in a statement. Starting November 11, …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
3 months ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Munirathna: An MLA dogged by many controversies Former Minister and BJP MLA from R.R. Suspect in murder of Bengaluru woman identified: Karnataka Home Minister Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said that the prime accused in the murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi has been identified and is holed up in West Bengal. Not obliged to respond to all communications from Raj …

Railways, DMRC join hands for ‘One India One Ticket’ initiative
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Railways, DMRC join hands for ‘One India One Ticket’ initiative

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Centre For Railway Information Systems have collaborated to promote the ‘One India One Ticket’ initiative, enhancing the travel experience for main line railway and metro passengers in the Delhi/NCR area, a statement said on Wednesday. “The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited, DMRC and CRIS have joined hands, in …

Delhi Metro commuters can book QR-based tickets using Paytm app now
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi Metro commuters can book QR-based tickets using Paytm app now

India TV News  

Delhi Metro: Delhi Metro has introduced a QR code-based ticketing facility through the Paytm app across all lines, officials said today. This expansion of the innovative service was inaugurated by Vikas Kumar, the Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, according to an official statement. With this new feature, commuters can now get the mobile QR ticket on the Paytm …

West Bengal: Kolkata Metro introduces paper-based QR Code ticketing system
1 year, 2 months ago

West Bengal: Kolkata Metro introduces paper-based QR Code ticketing system

India TV News  

Kolkata Metro has launched a paper-based QR Code ticketing system on an experimental basis to do away with the problem of missing tokens. The QR code tickets introduced on Wednesday provide an alternative ticketing system for commuters in Kolkata. Tokens are more expensive than paper-based tickets He added that tokens are much more expensive than paper-based tickets, and this new …

WhatsApp E-Tickets: Easy Steps To Book Metro Tickets Online on WhatsApp
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp E-Tickets: Easy Steps To Book Metro Tickets Online on WhatsApp

The Quint  

Chennai Metro now allows commuters to book online tickets through Meta-owned messaging and calling platform WhatsApp. On Wednesday, 17 May 2023, the new e-ticket was introduced in the presence of E Siddique, managing director of Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The passengers will get a 20 percent discount on metro tickets booked through the texting platform. As reported by The Indian …

WhatsApp feature in Bengaluru Metro nears 3 lakh journeys
1 year, 8 months ago

WhatsApp feature in Bengaluru Metro nears 3 lakh journeys

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Metro’s WhatsApp feature is close to facilitating 3 lakh trips for commuters on the system on a monthly basis, according to Right to Information responses received by The Hindu. 2,96,765 trips were undertaken in March by purchasing a QR code ticket on the WhatsApp chatbot operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, compared to 2,45,219 trips in …

Bengaluru has among 5.9 lakh Namma Metro passengers, but only 100 use National Common Mobility Card to travel
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru has among 5.9 lakh Namma Metro passengers, but only 100 use National Common Mobility Card to travel

The Hindu  

It has been 15 days since Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited started issuing the National Common Mobility Card, but the response remains lukewarm so far. It is said that a majority of the metro passengers have been using Namma Metro smart cards and they are likely to shift to the NCMC only after the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation also starts …

Bengaluru metro to launch ticketing services on Paytm and Yaatra
2 years ago

Bengaluru metro to launch ticketing services on Paytm and Yaatra

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru metro users can now buy tickets via their Paytm and Yaatra apps, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said Wednesday. "In addition to providing mobile QR ticketing on Namma Metro mobile app for convenience of commuters, BMRCL is extending mobile QR code ticket generation through Paytm and Yatra mobile applications with effect from 8 December," BMRCL said. Bengaluru metro …

By 2041, Bengaluru to have 314 km of metro rail connectivity
2 years, 1 month ago

By 2041, Bengaluru to have 314 km of metro rail connectivity

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Metro will have 175 km of tracks by 2025, Anjum Parwez, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited managing director, said Friday. Speaking at a tech summit in the city, he said, "By June 2025, Bengaluru metro will cover 175 kilometers. The second and third phase of the metro projects will also enhance metro connectivity across the city and, by 2041, …

From November 1, Bengaluru’s metro passengers can buy QR tickets on WhatsApp, and Namma Metro app
2 years, 1 month ago

From November 1, Bengaluru’s metro passengers can buy QR tickets on WhatsApp, and Namma Metro app

The Hindu  

With effect from November 1, Karnataka Rajyostava, metro passengers will be able to travel in Namma Metro using their WhatsApp. The features of the WhatsApp chatbot include option of conversing in Kannada and English, purchasing QR tickets, recharging metro cards, and journey planners that include locating the nearest metro station, train departure timings at different stations, fare information, and others. …

Namma Metro to launch mobile app-based QR ticketing system on Rajyotsava day
2 years, 1 month ago

Namma Metro to launch mobile app-based QR ticketing system on Rajyotsava day

The Hindu  

: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. is all set to launch a mobile app-based QR ticketing system from November 1. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the BMRCL had plans to roll out the National Common Mobility Card and a mobile app-based QR ticketing system. People relying on public transport in the city are demanding that the BMRCL and Bangalore …

Chennai Metro’s travel card gaining popularity amidst surge in passenger traffic
2 years, 2 months ago

Chennai Metro’s travel card gaining popularity amidst surge in passenger traffic

The Hindu  

When the first Chennai Metro Rail rolled out seven years ago, most commuters were taking joy rides and were one-time users who wanted to get a feel of the new system. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Ltd., the use of travel cards was growing. The data for September 2022 shows that while 4.9 lakh passengers bought tokens and …

No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

No more long queues, Bengaluru's Namma Metro introduces QR-based tickets: Report

Hindustan Times  

Commuters frequenting the Namma Metro in Bengaluru are no longer need to stand in long queues to buy tokens or top-up their smartcards. The Bengaluru Rail Corporation Limited is rolling out a new feature through which passengers can buy QR-based tickets online through the Namma Metro application. READ | Bengaluru: Face recognition tech to replace smart cards at Namma Metro …

Chennai Metro allows commuters to buy QR code ticket directly
2 years, 4 months ago

Chennai Metro allows commuters to buy QR code ticket directly

The Hindu  

Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. has introduced an additional option for commuters to buy QR code ticket directly in stations. Hitherto, passengers had to download Chennai Metro Rail mobile app to buy the QR code ticket. A commuter can scan the code and buy the ticket from the ticketing page of Chennai Metro Rail. We are offering 20% discount for QR …

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