- By Nidhi Giri
- Fri, 16 May 2025 02:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Metro Update: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken a historic step by partnering with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) for the first time as a large urban transport system in India. Now Delhi Metro tickets can be booked through more than 10 popular apps like Charter, EaseMyTrip, Google Maps, Highway Delight, Miles and Kilometers (via Telegram), NammaYatri, OneTicket, Rapido, RedBus, Tummok and Yatri Railways, jagran.com reported.
With this initiative, passengers will no longer need to download the metro app separately or visit different digital platforms. With an average ridership of 65 lakh passengers per day, DMRC's connectivity with the ONDC network is a significant step towards a seamless, accessible and passenger-friendly digital mobility system. Through the integration of technology service provider SequelString AI (SAI), DMRC's ticketing services are now available across multiple digital touchpoints such as mobility apps, travel platforms and even Telegram bots.
This partnership brings several benefits for commuters travelling within the city. For instance, a passenger travelling from Jaipur to Delhi by bus can now book not only bus tickets on the redBus app but also metro tickets from ISBT Kashmiri Gate to any destination in Delhi. Similarly, commuters travelling within the city can plan the entire journey on the Rapido app, such as booking a bike taxi from home to Dhaula Kuan metro station, then taking the metro to Anand Vihar and finally reaching their final destination by bike or cab.
DMRC Managing Director Dr Vikas Kumar said, "This partnership with ONDC is our effort to simplify metro travel and bring it to people's everyday digital platforms." Vibhor Jain, Acting CEO and COO of ONDC said, "The integration of DMRC into the ONDC network demonstrates how open digital ecosystems can enable wider and seamless access to public services."
This collaboration marks not just a technological advancement but a major shift towards open digital public infrastructure. By integrating physical services like metro ticketing into the digital network, DMRC is making travel a more seamless and integrated experience for passengers.