The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited revised its discounts and fares, and announced ‘Super Saver Offers’ for commuters. They have increased the price of their Super Saver Offer (SSO) card from ₹59 to ₹99. Moreover, it has also discontinued the 10 percent discount on the smart cards during the peak hours. But these new offers and the revised fare have disappointed the netizens.
Hyderabad Metro Launches New Offers
The Hyderabad Metro has come up with new offers and a revised fare. One of these offers allows commuters to travel unlimited on 100 pre-notified holidays for just ₹99. On contactless smart cards (CSC) during off-peak hours, they can also get a discount of 10 per cent on notified fares. The off-peak hours are between 6 am and 8 am as well as from 8pm to 12 am.
The officials have also posted the list of notified holidays for commuters where the smart card offer for notified holidays is applicable. The list is also available at the stations and online as well.
It also withdrew the 10 per cent discount that was applicable to the usage of digital QR (DQR) tickets and contactless smart cards (CSC) during peak hours. These new offers and fares are applicable as of April 1.
Dear commuters, we have some exciting updates regarding #discounts and offers to share with you. Starting April 1st, 2023, we’re introducing a new edition of our #SuperSaverOffers with the #MetroCard.
(Full offer details in comments section…)#importantupdate #pleasenote pic.twitter.com/MGbqIVMJSj— L&T Hyderabad Metro Rail (@ltmhyd) March 31, 2023
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Commuters Unhappy With The New Announcements
The Hyderabad Metro CEO, KVB Reddy, said that these offers will be beneficial for commuters and will surely attract more people. Netizens did not welcome these new fares and the discount and called it ‘looting’.
@ltmhyd @hmrgov
the authorities need to understand that public services shouldn’t be aimed towards profiteering. At one end, they talk abt easing traffic, and then this indiscriminate price hike (as high as 70% for holiday card). Not sure where does our taxes go? :(— Saurabh Chandak (@SaurabhChandaKK) April 2, 2023
Many people commented on the tweet by Hyderabad Metro where the rates and offers were announced. Some called it the worst decision ever, while others spoke about how it is wrong for public transportation companies to make such profiteering decisions.
Middle class people chose Hyderabad Metro and commute daily. Taking off 10% discount by stating peak hours off peak hours is completely wrong decision.👎👎👎
Already fares are more , maintenance getting poor.
Better to travel through two wheeler.— Archana B (@archana_afa) April 1, 2023
Some commuters spoke about how the metro should focus on its frequency and other services rather than looting the public. Netizens also commented that these new offers were nothing but a way to increase the fares.
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