Going further towards digitalisation of ticketing as part of ‘Ease of booking’ program, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched a digital QR ticketing system for Delhi Metro commuters in association with Amazon Pay.
This innovative solution provides a quick, contactless, and hassle-free experience for millions of daily users, allowing them to purchase mobile QR tickets on the go and transforming the daily commute in the capital, DMRC said in a statement.
“To avail of this facility, customers can simply click on the ‘Delhi Metro QR ticket’ option under the Amazon Pay tab and follow some simple steps. They can select ‘from’ and ‘to’ stations, complete payment, and receive a mobile QR ticket instantly. At metro stations, commuters just need to hold their smartphones in front of the QR code scanner at the automatic fare collection (AFC) gates for both entry and exit,” it said.
Speaking about the association, Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, said, “Partnering with Amazon Pay for QR ticketing will make daily journeys more efficient and enjoyable. This innovative approach offers convenience, reduces paper waste, and supports our sustainability efforts.”
Nearly 6.5 million passengers commute daily by metro in Delhi necessitating setting up of an efficient and convenient ticking system.
“Introduction of Metro QR ticketing on Amazon Pay will transform commutes for millions. This solution offers quick, contactless transactions and eliminates the need for tokens and exact change, providing a seamless experience,” Anuradha Aggarwal, Director of Amazon Pay India, said.
DMRC further stated that this solution aims to significantly reduce ticket purchase time from 15 minutes to just 15 seconds, avoiding long queues. Additionally, customers will also get special exclusive offers available on the platform.
