Now, get Mumbai Metro e-tickets on WhatsApp

As part of the green initiative in the field of ticketing and to save paper, R-Infra’s Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), which runs the Metro services, are offering e-tickets on WhatsApp.

The MMOPL said that it will be the first Mass Rapid Transit System in the world to offer such a service. (File)

Commuters traveling on the Mumbai Metro can get their tickets on their WhatsApp numbers.

As part of the green initiative in the field of ticketing and to save paper, R-Infra’s Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), which runs the Metro services, are offering e-tickets on WhatsApp.

The MMOPL said that it will be the first Mass Rapid Transit System in the world to offer such a service. Officials said this will be an extension of the ‘paper QR ticket’ available at the ticket counters.

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“The product has been designed by the in-house team and implemented in association with our technology partner M/S Atek Payments Private Limited and delivery partner M/S Billeasy E Solutions Private Limited,” said an official from MMOPL.

To get a e-ticket on WhatsApp, one will have to text “Hi” on WhatsApp number 9670008889. A QR code will be sent to the commuter after payment is made using an instant link sent. The QR code is to be verified at the Automated Fare Collection gate before proceeding to the platform.

Tickets can also be purchased through this method for the newly-inaugurated Metro lines 2A and 7.

Around 2.6 lakh passengers travel every day on the Metro 1 corridor and approximately 1.25 lakh tickets are sold.

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Metro line 2A connects suburban Dahisar (East) with the 16.5 km-long DN Nagar, while Metro line 7 joins Andheri (East) with Dahisar (East).

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