City Bus Card Usable for Metro Travel
Location: Gurugram
Development: Soon, passengers will have the convenience of using the city bus card to pay for metro fares. This move is aimed at making travel easier for commuters.
Discussion: Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) is currently in discussions with a bank to enable this new feature.
Impact: Once this feature is implemented, travelers will no longer need to buy separate tickets for metro travel, streamlining the overall public transport experience.
Current Status of GMCBL Card
Card Cost: The GMCBL card is currently priced at ₹30. However, there is a possibility that the cost may increase once metro fare payments are enabled.
Usage: So far, around 14,000 passengers have purchased the GMCBL card, indicating a positive response among the public.
Bus Operations
Routes: GMCBL operates 200 city buses across 35 routes in Gurugram and Faridabad.
January 31 Statistics:
- 2,265 trips were completed.
- Buses traveled approximately 40,000 km.
- Around 76,500 passengers used the service.
Payment Methods: Passengers can conveniently pay for their bus fares using Paytm, PhonePe, and UPI through QR codes available in the buses.
City Bus Card Usable for Metro Travel
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Gurugram |
| Development | City bus card will soon be usable for metro fares. |
| Discussion | GMCBL is in talks with a bank to enable this feature. |
| Impact | No need to buy separate tickets for metro travel. |
| Card Cost | ₹30 (may increase with metro payment feature) |
| Current Usage | 14,000 passengers have purchased the GMCBL card. |
| Bus Operations | 200 city buses on 35 routes in Gurugram and Faridabad. |
| January 31 Statistics | 2,265 trips completed, 40,000 km traveled, 76,500 passengers used the service. |
| Payment Methods | Paytm, PhonePe, UPI via QR codes in buses. |
