Hyderabad Metro Launch QR-Code Based E-Tickets

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) along with online travel company Make My Trip introduced QR code-based e-tickets for Hyderabad metro on Monday that will provide cashless, convenient and connected experience to over 4 lakh commuters.

According to reports, the tech-powered ticket booking feature will help commuters beat queues at the metro stations and experience seamless connectivity. The feature, embedded with a Quick Response (QR) code will allow riders to pre-book various type of tickets.

Offcials said to a daily that the new feature will enable the commuterr to pre-book two types of tickets, one way and return.

Additionally, one of the biggest advantages of the feature is that riders will be able to book six tickets in a single transaction and share those (six) QR codes with other riders on WhatsApp; a functionality introduced for the first time in the history of Indian metro e-ticket booking system, reports read.