A larger part of the 2,000 individuals benefited the QR code tickets through the BMRCL WhatsApp chatbot, authorities said.
Bengaluru metro: Very nearly 2,000 individuals purchased QR code passes to utilize the Bengaluru metro through WhatsApp and the Namma Metro application on Tuesday, November 1. This was the primary day that the QR-based tickets were carried out to general society. Addressing Seasons of India, AS Shankar, the chief (activities and support), of Bengaluru Metro Rail Partnership (BMRCL) said that 1417 travelers utilized QR-code tickets till 6.30 pm and the number would contact 2000 by 11 pm. The number shot up to 1699 by 8.45 pm, as per Deccan Messenger. He added that over 65% individuals who benefited tickets this way utilized the BMRCL WhatsApp chatbot, Bhagya, while the excess travelers utilized the Namma Metro application. Shankar likewise added that there were no significant errors right off the bat and escalated testing had been directed for more than seven days.
To benefit QR-code tickets, travelers can message ‘greetings’ on WhatsApp to the telephone number +91 8105556677. Tickets can be bought by picking the station of section and the objective station. The chatbot accompanies a scope of highlights, including a choice to pick either English or Kannada, re-energizing smartcards, and installment through WhatsApp UPI. Aside from that, it can likewise give data on the nearest metro station to an individual, the train timings at different stations and the expense of going between two specific stations.
In a public statement, BMRCL said that the QR code tickets can be utilized till the finish of the functional day. In any case, on the off chance that they are not utilized before the day’s over, the ticket can be dropped and the cash will be discounted. To urge more individuals to utilize QR code tickets, they are being presented at a 5% markdown, the public statement added.
On October 21, Bengaluru Metro began a preliminary attempt among Whitefield and ITPL. This stretch will be a piece of the Purple line, which is right now the course among Kengeri and Baiyappanahalli. A six-vehicle train was worked along the course to check for underlying hindrances. When it is completely functional, the Purple line will associate Mysore Street and Whitefield, making driving simple for workers in the IT business, among others.