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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cidco launches QR ticket system for Metro 1
Navi Mumbai: The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) launched a paper QR ticket system on Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, which runs along the 11 km span between Taloja and Belapur recently. This marks a crucial advancement towards a Common Mobility Solution. The implementation required an upgrade of the entire Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) ticketing infrastructure to accommodate the new system. Commuters said that it's a welcome move, but of late. The system's launch took place at Belapur Metro station. CIDCO plans to introduce additional features shortly to improve the travel experience. These include a Mobile Ticketing App for ticket purchases, WhatsApp-Based Ticketing for direct ticket buying through the platform, and the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) to enable unified payments across various transport networks. According to CIDCO officials, these services will be accessible to passengers shortly. The development and installation of the QR-based ticketing system was executed by a private firm with oversight from CIDCO and Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. A CIDCO spokesperson said that CIDCO maintains its dedication to delivering superior transport services to passengers. The QR-based ticketing implementation represents a substantial advancement towards this objective, said CIDCO.
New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Smoke at Delhi Metro's Pink Line disrupts operations
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro services on a section of the Pink Line were briefly disrupted on Monday morning after a fire broke out in a technical room at the Trilokpuri-Sanjay Lake station. The incident affected the signalling and Automatic Fare Collection systems, leading to delays in train operations. According to the DMRC, smoke was detected in the Uninterrupted Power Supply Signal and Telecom (UPS and ST) room around 11 am. As a result, trains approaching Trilokpuri-Sanjay Lake from both directions operated at a restricted speed of 25 kmph, down from the usual 40 kmph. 'Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call around 11:00 am and managed to douse the fire by 1:10 pm. No casualties were reported. The fire led to a temporary failure of the signalling system, but normal operations resumed by 4:25 pm after the smoke was cleared and restoration work was completed', the officials said. DMRC stated that frequent announcements were made at stations and inside trains to inform passengers about the disruption. Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director of Corporate Communications at DMRC, confirmed efforts were swiftly taken to restore services.
Deccan Herald
09-06-2025
- General
- Deccan Herald
Smoke at Pink Line station disrupts Delhi metro's run
Smoke was noticed around 11:20 am, affecting the station's signalling and Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Metro free ride ends with over 1.5L ridership, now avail discount on fares
Indore: Indore Metro's seven-day 'joyride' officially concluded on Saturday, with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) reporting an impressive ridership of nearly 1.5 lakh people. They experienced the new mode of transport for free during its inaugural week. The joyride had commenced on June 1 on approximately 6 km-long Super Priority Corridor'. While the first week offered free travel, MPMRCL has announced a promotional discount scheme for the subsequent weeks. In the second week, commuters will receive a 75% discount on ticket fares. This will be followed by a 50% discount in the third week and a 25% discount in the fourth week. Currently, Indore Metro operates across five stations. The minimum fare for travelling between two stations is Rs 20, while the maximum fare for travelling up to five stations is Rs 30. With the promotional discounts, the minimum ticket (Rs 20) will be available for just Rs 5 per person during the second week, and the Rs 30 ticket for longer journeys will cost Rs 8 per person. MPMRCL PRO Himanshu Grover said manual ticketing will continue at Indore Metro stations. This is due to ongoing scrutiny of a Turkish company, which has been assigned the contract for Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system for both Indore and Bhopal Metros, regarding any potential links to anti-Indian activities. A decision regarding shifting to automated ticketing will be taken once this scrutiny is complete.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Namma Metro introduces QR code ticket-vending machines at Byappanahalli station
To enhance commuter convenience and reduce congestion at the ticket counter, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has introduced QR code-enabled ticket vending machines at Byappanahalli metro station. These self-service kiosks, designed to dispense paper tickets embedded with QR codes, aim to streamline the ticketing process for daily metro users. The move follows the successful pilot launch of similar machines at M.G. Road and Cubbon Park stations on the Purple Line. Now, two such compact green-coloured machines have been installed at Byappanahalli. According to a BMRCL official, the entire process of purchasing a QR code ticket takes less than a minute, offering a swift alternative to the conventional token system. 'These kiosks are introduced to help commuters bypass the long queues at manual ticket counters,' the official said. 'They are user-friendly, multilingual, and designed for self-operation. However, to assist first-time users or those needing help, a contractor-appointed staff member is stationed nearby.' Each kiosk prints out a paper ticket containing a QR code that can be scanned at the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates. 'The earlier pilot at M.G. Road and Cubbon Park stations saw the deployment of six and eight machines respectively. Their utility was especially evident during large-scale events like IPL matches, when scores of passengers preferred using the vending machines over standing in lengthy queues,' official added. On average, about 70 to 80 commuters makeing use of these machines daily at the pilot stations. Anusha Rao, a regular metro commuter, welcomed the development, saying, 'These QR machines are incredibly convenient. I no longer have to wait behind a long line during peak hours, especially when I'm in a hurry. The process is fast, and the interface is simple to understand. It's a good step forward in Bengaluru where the metro is always crowded.' Another commuter, Ramesh K., who works in Indiranagar, said, 'This is a much-needed upgrade. I used the QR vending machine during peak hours whenever I took the metro which made me avoid wasting time in a massive queue. It's great to see BMRCL finally adopting digital solutions that make our commute easier. I hope they expand this to more stations soon.' A BMRCL official said that they are planning to roll out similar vending machines at other high-footfall stations in the near future.
