Pune Metro is setting the trend in digital ticketing, with 70 per cent of passengers opting for digital modes to purchase their tickets. This not only makes the ticketing process more convenient but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the use of paper tickets.
In August, the number of passengers using Pune Metro increased by 20 per cent, with an average daily ridership of 1,18,241. This has resulted in an income of Rs 5.69 crore, with an average daily income of Rs 18.68 lakh. The newly opened Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi route has been particularly popular, attracting a significant number of daily passengers.
Different digital platforms are being used by passengers to buy metro tickets, with 20 per cent purchasing tickets through digital kiosks, six per cent through ticket vending machines, 18.8 per cent through WhatsApp, 9.17 per cent through mobile apps, and 13 per cent through Mahametro cards. This shows the increasing reliance on digital technology for everyday transactions.
Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director of Mahametro, expressed satisfaction with the increase in daily ridership and emphasized the importance of public transport in Pune city. He highlighted the fact that Pune residents are showing great environmental awareness by choosing digital ticketing options. With more than 70 per cent of tickets being purchased digitally, Pune Metro is leading the way in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
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