Cidco launches QR ticket system for Metro 1
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.
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