Delhi Launches Unified Travel Card for Seamless Commuting Across Cities
Delhi commuters can soon travel across cities with just one card
The Indian Express
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Delhi commuters will soon benefit from a new co-branded RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) developed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Airtel Payments Bank. This card will allow users to travel across different public transport systems in India with a single card, enhancing convenience and integration in urban mobility.
- 01The new NCMC card allows travel across multiple cities' public transport systems.
- 02It can be used for payments on Delhi Metro, buses, and other transit networks.
- 03The cards will be available at all Metro stations within 10 days.
- 04Existing DMRC smart cards will continue to function alongside the new cards.
- 05The initiative is part of the 'One Nation, One Card' program to simplify urban mobility.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has partnered with Airtel Payments Bank to introduce a co-branded RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), branded as 'On-The-Go' cards, aimed at simplifying travel for commuters. The launch took place at the DMRC headquarters, attended by key officials including DMRC Managing Director Dr. Vikas Kumar and Airtel Payments Bank MD Anubrata Biswas. These cards will allow users to make payments across various public transport systems, including the Delhi Metro and buses, using a single card, thus enhancing the convenience of urban commuting. Unlike existing DMRC smart cards, which are limited to the Delhi Metro network, the new NCMC cards will work across multiple transit systems nationwide. They will be available at all Metro stations within the next 10 days and can be recharged digitally via the DMRC and Airtel apps. This initiative is part of the Indian government's 'One Nation, One Card' program, aimed at integrating transit payments across cities and transport modes, promoting seamless travel for commuters.
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This initiative will significantly improve the commuting experience for Delhi residents and travelers, allowing for easier transfers between different modes of public transport.
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