4.5 lakh commuters use Metro every day

MUMBAI: Starting today , commuters of Metro One can enjoy unlimited travel by upgrading their monthly 45-trip passes for an additional Rs 25. The monthly passes cost Rs 1,375 for a journey between Versova-Andheri, while the new scheme offers commuters unlimited travel across the entire network for Rs 1,400.The scheme is expected to benefit commuters who have to make multiple trips that involve breaking their journey.The popular 45-trip monthly pass will, however, continue to be available.In the popular 45-trip scheme, commuters can make 45 trips, but are charged for only 30 trips. About 50,000 commuters make one lakh trips on a weekday using this pass.In 2019, Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) on an average carried 4.5 lakh commuters per day on weekdays in more than 400 services.Metros in India and abroad offer two ticketing products – token for single journey travel and a card.Looking at the needs of Mumbaikars, Mumbai Metro One had introduced two additional travel products –return journey token and trip pass. All four products are currently available in physical form (Paper QR, token or cards) and also through smart phone apps (mobile QR Ticket).A week ago, MMOPL had announced QR-coded tickets as a replacement to the plastic token system.An MMOPL official said, “We will launch a new product in the form of monthly pass from January 23, which will allow commuters to take unlimited rides during the validity period of the pass. The pass will not be transferable.”The product will initially be launched for six months and extended based on commuter feedback.An MMOPL spokesperson said, “We are confident commuters will find immense benefit in this product and travel without having to think about the number of trips.”