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News Entry# 569964
25 lakh+ Metro riders in city opt for QR code tickets

Bangalore Metro's QR code ticketing system has seen a significant increase in usage, surpassing 25 lakh users within a year of its launch in November 2022. This surge in popularity can be attributed to the convenience and efficiency it offers compared to traditional token purchases, allowing passengers to buy and store...
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tickets directly on their mobile devices, resulting in faster boarding times and reduced physical contact. The introduction of QR group tickets for up to six passengers with a 5% discount further boosted its usage. While the 'One Nation, One Card' mobility card scheme has received a lukewarm response, BMRCL is promoting it in collaboration with Ratnakar Bank Limited (RBL). The growing popularity of QR codes is reflected in the increasing daily ridership on the Metro, currently at 8 lakh, with 52.27% using smart cards and 20.7% using QR codes. Passengers can obtain a QR code by sending a 'Hi' message to BMRCL's WhatsApp chatbot number: 810 555 66 77.

Bangalore Metro mein QR code ticketing system ka use bahut zyada badh gaya hai, launch ke ek saal ke andar hi 25 lakh se zyada users ho gaye hain. November 2022 mein shuru kiya gaya tha yeh system. Yeh popular kyon hai, iska reason hai convenience aur efficiency. ...
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Traditionally token purchase se yeh bahut alag hai, passengers apne mobile mein tickets buy aur store kar sakte hain, isse boarding time kam hota hai aur physical contact bhi kam hota hai. QR group tickets bhi launch kiye gaye hain jismein 6 passengers tak ke liye 5% ka discount milta hai, yeh bhi system ke use ko badha raha hai. 'One Nation, One Card' mobility card scheme ko aisa response nahi mila jaisa ki socha gaya tha, lekin BMRCL ise promote kar raha hai Ratnakar Bank Limited (RBL) ke saath. QR code ki badhti popularity Metro mein daily ridership se bhi pata chalti hai, jo abhi 8 lakh hai, jismein 52.27% smart card use kar rahe hain aur 20.7% QR code use kar rahe hain. Passengers BMRCL ke WhatsApp chatbot number 810 555 66 77 pe 'Hi' message send karke QR code get kar sakte hain.
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