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Whereas the machines stay inactive throughout weekends and weekday afternoons, they are a game-changer throughout busy hours. . (Consultant Picture)
The introduction of the QR ticketing system goals to ease overcrowding throughout peak hours, particularly throughout occasions like IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Bengaluru metro‘s Purple Line commuters now have a straightforward ticketing possibility with the newly launched QR ticket machines.
Should you’ve hopped on at MG Highway or Cubbon Park stations currently, you may need observed the brand new ‘QR ticket machines’. These nifty machines permit commuters to print QR tickets for his or her journey after paying via UPI.
Since April 4, round 4,500 QR tickets have been bought, marking a profitable begin to the pilot mission. Bengaluru Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) officers shared that 14 machines have been arrange initially – six at MG Highway and eight at Cubbon Park stations, as reported by Information 9.
The goal behind introducing QR ticketing is to ease congestion throughout peak hours, particularly throughout occasions just like the IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This initiative has already proven promising outcomes, lowering lengthy queues at ticket counters.
As per Deccan Herald, a BMRCL official expressed optimism about increasing the system primarily based on its reputation. Nonetheless, the machines stay inactive throughout much less busy instances like weekends and weekday afternoons.
What Do Commuters Suppose?
Passengers discover utilizing metro playing cards or cell QR tickets way more handy in comparison with conventional ticket buying strategies.
Methods to Use QR Ticket Machines:
- Select your language (Kannada or English).
- Choose your beginning and ending stations.
- Choose the variety of passengers (as much as 6).
- Scan the QR code and make your UPI fee.
- Obtain your printed QR ticket and hop onto the metro hassle-free!
