Delhi is chosen for the G20 Leaders’ Summit this year and leaders of different countries are going to be attending the meeting. Authorities have imposed certain restrictions, including the metro and traffic. Recently, Delhi Metro has announced tourist smart cards for smooth travel.
Delhi Metro Has Announced Tourist Smart Cards!
Delhi Metro will be selling its Tourist Smart Cards from selected Metro stations through dedicated counters for a period of 10 days starting from 4/9/2023, to facilitate G-20 delegates & international visitors who might be interested in exploring the tourist places of Delhi. pic.twitter.com/WnS0KV8prA
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) September 3, 2023
Delhi From September 4 to 13, 36 metro stations in Delhi will have dedicated booths selling Tourist Smart Cards. This has been done in anticipation of the capital’s probable increased passenger traffic as a result of the approaching G20 Summit.
Two types of tourist smart cards are reportedly available, one with a one-day validity and the other with a three-day validity and unlimited use of the metro system. The Tourist Smart Cards will be accessible on regular days as well, although specific counters have been opened in anticipation of the G20 Summit. A senior official noted that these cards are available to passengers for ten days.
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Cards Will Be Available At Designated Counters
Tourist Smart Cards are available at all Metro stations (Except Airport Express Line) across the network. It will be available in 2 categories- One-Day Validity cards will be available for ₹200 & Three-Day Validity cards will be available for ₹500. Read https://t.co/qaQBtbMVpc
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) September 3, 2023
Since the G20 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from September 9 to 10, traffic warnings have also been issued to ensure that attendees and dignitaries can travel without incident.
According to reports, there will be designated counters to help G20 delegates and foreign visitors who may be interested in experiencing the top tourist attractions of the capital city when they come to Delhi as a result of the impending G20 Summit.
The cost of the 1-day Tourist Smart Card is ₹200, while the cost of the 3-day card is ₹500. DMRC noted that a ₹50 refundable security deposit is also included in this sum. If you’re interested in purchasing one of these cards, keep in mind that they will be offered at 36 metro stations.
They include Chawri Bazar, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Supreme Court, Lok Kalyan Marg and Udyog Bhawan. These stations will all have dedicated counters for the sale of these cards.
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So, if you are travelling to Delhi during the summit, be sure to register for a Tourist Smart Card.
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First Published: September 05, 2023 7:22 PM