BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) will start selling National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) at metro station ticket counters in Bhopal and Indore from Thursday, 12 November 2026, with a 25% discount on single journeys that cost more than ₹20.
The prepaid RuPay card, branded “Madhya Pradesh Metro: One Nation One Card”, is issued with Airtel Payments Bank and costs ₹50, which is non-refundable. Passengers tap it at the entry and exit gates instead of buying a ticket at the counter for every trip. On a ₹40 journey, the discount brings the fare down to ₹30. Journeys priced at ₹20 or less do not qualify, and the discount applies under conditions set by MPMRCL.
Recharge Options and Use on Other Networks
The card can be recharged at station ticket counters, at ticket vending machines or through the MP Metro mobile app. It can also be used on other metro systems in India where NCMC payment is accepted.
Separate From the Special Fare Offer
The NCMC discount is separate from MPMRCL’s special fare offer, which runs from 11 October to 31 December 2026. Under that offer, single-journey tickets are 25% cheaper, return tickets 30% and group tickets 35%, and e-wallet recharges earn a bonus of 8% to 15% depending on the amount. QR tickets remain available from vending machines and the mobile app.
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Push for Ridership
Both metros run on limited stretches, and ridership remains below capacity. Indore Metro carried 75,000 passengers in the first month on its extended corridor, while Bhopal Metro’s weekly operating costs are close to ₹50 lakh against much lower ticket revenue. The single card and the discount are aimed at making regular metro travel cheaper and quicker for commuters in both cities.
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