Want to travel on the Mumbai Metro One? Get yourself a smart card first

Citizens of Mumbai can now travel on Mumbai Metro One i.e. Ghatkoper-Andheri-Versova with a prepaid card.

Moreover, this card eliminates the need to stand in line for tickets. The Metro One administration has claimed that it is a suitable 'travel card' to handle as it is very easy to recharge.

On Monday, June 28, the smart card method was launched for the metros. Meanwhile, this card was developed with the help of Axis and Rupee.

The first Metro Smart Prepaid Card has been purchased from Marol Metro Station. This card will work according to 'Tap and Go'. Metro travel cards have both chips and sleep. This is touted to make it possible to use this card in the market as well as for banking transactions. This will require the completion of KYC with the concerned bank

On the other hand, in recent developments, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has decided to extend its smart card scheme till September 30. According to sources, this has brought great relief to the senior citizens as well as the beneficiaries. With the spike in cases of coronavirus across Mumbai, the MSRTC has decided to extend the smart card scheme which is required for travel concessions. On Tuesday, March 30, Transport Minister Anil Parab announced this extension.

Meanwhile, the MSRTC has informed that the process of issuing smart cards to senior citizens and other concessionaires is underway in every MSRTC depot. However, due to the pandemic, it is not possible for several passengers to come to the depot to get a smart card and to provide information about the same in person at the depot. Therefore, in the areas where ST buses are running, the concessions will be applicable to the passengers as before.

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