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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
PMPML revises fare structure, introduces 11-stage system
In a major restructuring of its fare system, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has revised its ticket pricing, aligning it with kilometre-based stages to simplify operations, fare calculation, and integration with e-ticketing and mobility card systems. The decision was approved by PMPML's board of directors on Tuesday, in line with a directive from the Maharashtra government and will be implemented from Wednesday. Under the new structure, there will now be 11 fare stages — six stages for distances from 1 to 30 km (in 5 km intervals), and five stages from 30 to 80 km (in 10 km intervals). This replaces the earlier 40-stage system based on 2 km intervals. PMPML operates city and regional bus services across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) areas. The last fare revision was implemented in 2014, based on a state government directive issued in 2005. 'The new fare structure will simplify integration with Pune Metro, ensure accurate fare calculations, and align with e-ticketing and the National Common Mobility Card system,' said Deepak Mudhol, chairman and managing director of PMPML. 'It also aims to bring clarity and fairness for commuters while improving operational efficiency,' he said. Changes to passes The fare revision will also lead to modifications in daily and monthly passes. The existing daily pass ( ₹40) and monthly pass ( ₹900), valid within the limits of Pune or Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations, will be discontinued. A unified daily pass for both cities will now cost ₹70, and the monthly pass will be priced at ₹1,500. The daily pass for the PMRDA area has been reduced from ₹120 to ₹115. Passes for students, senior citizens, and differently abled commuters remain unchanged. 'The new fare slabs are in line with recent revisions by transport bodies such as MSRTC, BEST (Mumbai), and Nagpur City Bus,' Mudhol added. Transport body to add new buses to fleet To improve its fleet, PMPML will soon receive 500 new CNG buses, funded by a ₹230 crore provision from the PMRDA. An additional 500 CNG buses will be procured through a self-ownership model, based on proportional ownership between the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic bodies. To curb rising salary expenditure, the PMPML board has also approved hiring certain categories of staff on a contractual basis. All changes are expected to be rolled out in the coming months.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Digital Metro Ticketing Crosses 50% Mark; Fare Revenue, Ridership on the Rise
Nagpur: Metro has marked a major shift in commuter behaviour, with over half of its daily passengers now opting for digital ticketing modes. Data from reveals that online transactions via UPI, Maha Card (National Common Mobility Card), POS, and the recently introduced WhatsApp ticketing have consistently accounted for 49% to 51% of daily ticket sales in recent weeks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This marks a sharp increase from March 2024, when the share stood at 41%. , which completed two years of operations in December 2024, experienced steady growth in ridership and . In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Metro recorded over 25.5 million passengers and earned Rs41.87 crore in fare box revenue, with digital payments contributing more than Rs17 crore—around 41%. This trend continued into 2024-25, with revenue increasing to Rs44.1 crore, with over Rs22 crore revenue generated through online first four months of 2025 further underlined this trend. Between January and April, Metro clocked an average daily ridership of around 91,000, with monthly totals reaching approximately 27.28 lakh. The one-lakh daily ridership milestone was frequently crossed during this period, indicating consistent public attribute this digital push in part to the launch of WhatsApp ticketing in June 2024. "Within its first week, WhatsApp ticketing crossed 1,000 daily users, and it has only grown since," a MahaMetro official said. Additionally, the Metro's decision to revise and reduce fare slabs in March 2024 played a vital role in boosting footfall, making the service more accessible and appealing to cost-conscious compared with other Maharashtra cities, Nagpur stands out. The Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, which started in November 2023, recorded only 1.65 million passengers and Rs4.42 crore in fare revenue in 2023-24. Of this, just 35% came via digital transactions. Pune Metro, however, continues to lead in digital adoption, with an average of 75% daily digital usage, occasionally reaching as high as 82%.With its growing ridership and increasing digital penetration, Nagpur Metro is emerging as a regional benchmark for efficient, tech-driven urban mobility. Sources indicate that the annual report accounts for data only up to March 2024, and the actual digital percentage may have already surpassed the 50% mark.
The Print
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Delhi buses to see smart card-based ticketing soon
The project aims to offer seamless travel to commuters while reducing operational inefficiencies associated with paper-based systems, Singh said, adding that it is currently operational in Rajghat, Hasanpur, and Kalkaji depots. The initiative will enable passengers to pay fares using contactless smart cards, mobile payments, QR codes, debit and credit cards, and the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh told PTI. New Delhi, May 9 (PTI) In a move towards digitising fare collection and reducing paper pass usage, DTC is set to implement a smart card-based ticketing project within a month here, officials said. Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS), the agency implementing the Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) will issue these contactless cards, with passengers paying a one-time fee of Rs 50. The actual cost of issuing the card is Rs 71, which the DIMTS will partially bear, an official said, further informing that each pass renewal will cost Rs 14. The board has approved the implementation of 5,700 Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETMs). The devices will be used by conductors to issue tickets via digital payment options, making the process faster, more transparent and user-friendly. The initiative is expected to help the government financially, as the service charges paid to DIMTS on ticketed revenue will be reduced from the current 1 per cent to 0.75 per cent, without any minimum revenue guarantee, a Delhi Transport official told PTI on the condition of anonymity. The Transport Department has also requested DIMTS to take over the cost of implementation and manpower required for the project, he said. Reducing these costs would also lower the price of the ticket. PTI NSM MPL HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Metro leads in tickets booked via WhatsApp
Mumbai: Maha Mumbai Metro emerged as the national leader in WhatsApp-based metro ticketing , with 19% of all ticket bookings in April 2025 made through the instant messaging platform—marking the highest adoption rate among metro systems in in Oct 2024, this smart and user-friendly ticketing feature transformed the way Mumbaikars travel, simplifying the booking process and propelling the city's shift towards digital transit solutions . The WhatsApp system complements other digital channels, with April figures showing 44% of bookings made via the National Common Mobility Card ( NCMC ), 35% through paper QR tickets, and 2% via the mobile Lines 2A and 7 , which span a combined 35 km across the western suburbs—from Dahisar to DN Nagar and Dahisar East to Gundavali respectively—saw a ridership peak of 2,92,575 in a single day, setting a new milestone. Andheri West and Gundavali stations recorded the highest footfalls and were also frontrunners in digital ticketing can book WhatsApp tickets by sending a "Hi" to 86526 35500 or scanning QR codes displayed at metro stations.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
19% of Mumbai Metro users book tickets on WhatsApp, highest among all metros
Maha Mumbai Metro has achieved the highest share of WhatsApp ticketing among all metro systems in the country, with 19 per cent of all tickets reserved through the messaging app, officials said in a statement. Introduced in October 2024, the WhatsApp ticketing system has swiftly become a preferred choice for Mumbai's metro commuters. The user-friendly and quick ticketing solution is part of the broader digital strategy rolled out by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to make public transport more seamless, accessible and environmentally sustainable. In total, 65 per cent of metro commuters use digital ticketing with 44 per cent through the National Common Mobility Card, 19 per cent through WhatsApp, and 2 per cent through the metro's mobile app. The rest, amounting to 35 per cent, are paper QR tickets. The WhatsApp system allows users to buy and accept QR code tickets on the messaging app without queuing up or using additional apps. In ridership, Maha Mumbai Metro achieved a new high recently at 2,92,575 passengers in a day on Lines 2A and 7. Andheri West and Gundavali are the busiest, both in terms of visits and use of digital tickets. Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA, said: 'With WhatsApp ticketing at the forefront, we are fulfilling our vision of 'Mumbai in Minutes' — a city where travel is seamless, smart and sustainable. Maha Mumbai Metro's digital innovation leadership demonstrates our commitment to putting commuter convenience at the centre of urban mobility.' The emphasis on digital tools and infrastructure will further improve the passenger experience and encourage the use of public transport in one of India's most populated cities, the statement added.
