Stepping towards a more digitalised world, the Kolkata metro introduces a mobile-based QR ticketing system on trial Basis.
On the 11th of September,2024, Shri P. Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager of Metro Railway, introduced this new ticketing system at Kalighat metro station with the presence and gratitude of other senior officials.
Shri Reddy expressed that the new ticketing system will greatly benefit Metro commuters by allowing them to purchase tickets at their convenience, eliminating the need to stand in queues or navigate through different corridors for interchanges.
The General Manager urged everyone to download the ‘Metro Ride Kolkata’ app from the Google Play Store and App Store to conveniently access and use this ticketing system.
He added that this system, introduced on on a trial basis, will make commuting in the Metro during the forthcoming Puja days more comfortable and enjoyable.
This Facility will be Available on Kolkata Metro’s 3 Corridors
The AFC (Automatic Fare Collection) gates of different Blue Line and Orange Line stations have been upgraded to support this new ticketing system. Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has developed this ticketing solution, which is expected to gain popularity in the coming days.
In conclusion, adding more versatility to this alternative Integrated Mobile Based QR Code Ticketing System has been initiated on a trial basis in Blue Line, Green Line and Orange Line.
From now on, passengers will be able to travel to any station across these Corridors by interchanging through seamless standard paid-to-paid connectivity using the duplicate Mobile Based QR Code Ticket by purchasing it from home, office or on the go. With this, passengers can avoid the long queues at the booking counters. This paperless ticket will remain valid for 12 hours on a calendar date after purchase. Now, the commuters no longer need to carry any physical ticket to travel in the Metro.
