- By Vikas Yadav
- Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
JE Technology Desk: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced the "DMRC TRAVEL" app on Friday for commuters to generate quick response (QR) tickets in a hassle-free manner. Buyers can buy tickets to travel across the vast network of the Delhi Metro through these tickets.
Launched by Dr Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, this will allow passengers to buy tickets from a smartphone, saving the effort to move to a ticket counter, vending machine or lineup in a queue. This swift ticket booking process would help save time during travel. The authorities have already upgraded 60 per cent of the Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates with advanced QR code compatibility, said the press release of DMRC.
DMRC Travel App Supported Payment Methods
According to the official information, users can pay via several payment methods, including "UPI, Credit/Debit Cards, and Wallets," for enhanced flexibility. Buyers can complete the transaction to claim a ticket in the app.
DMRC launched a dedicated mobile app for its passengers with the name ‘DMRC TRAVEL’ for generating convenient and hassle-free mobile QR tickets for travelling across its network. The app was formally launched today by Dr. Vikas Kumar, MD/DMRC in the presence of senior officials. pic.twitter.com/ijxjaxVbn1
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I कृपया मास्क पहनें😷 (@OfficialDMRC) June 30, 2023
DMRC Travel App Features
Here is a list of features highlighted in the official release: fare calculator, travel planner, station information, and Metro card recharge. Users can access transaction records and rebook tickets for a journey. It can display the entire route of the planned travel, which includes interchange points.
DMRC Travel App Download and Availability
The application will be available for Android users. iOS availability will follow soon. Users can download the new app from the respective app stores.
How To Use DMRC Travel and Map Navigation App?
Step 1: Download the "DMRC Travel App" on your Android smartphone
Step 2: Enter the required details to create an account or login via Gmail or Facebook account
Step 3: After signing in, log in to the app and select 'Book Ticket' from the menu
Step 4: Enter the starting and ending destination and hit 'Book Ticket' (details such as price, number of stops and estimated time will be displayed to the passenger)
Step 5: Select the number of tickets you want to book and proceed
Step 6: Check the details and make the payment
Step 7: A QR Ticket will be generated that users can show to the AFC ticket at the time of entry and exit at a station