On Saturday, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) launched a multi-purpose ‘One Pune Card’. The card was unveiled for all Pune Metro users. Nitin Gadkari, the Union transport minister, unveiled the card at an event. The event was attended by Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra. Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar and others were also present at the event.
Maha-Metro Launches ‘One Pune Card’
“एक पुणे कार्ड”: प्रवासाचा सुखद अनुभव
आज दिनांक १२ ऑगस्ट २०२३ रोजी चांदणी चौक येथे “एक पुणे कार्ड” या पुणे मेट्रोच्या बहुउद्देशीय कार्डचे लोकार्पण करण्यात आले. केंद्रीय मंत्री मा. श्री. नितीन गडकरी, महाराष्ट्राचे उप मुख्यमंत्री श्री. देवेंद्र फडणवीस व श्री. अजितदादा पवार आणि… pic.twitter.com/seWNf5olAm
— Pune Metro Rail (@metrorailpune) August 12, 2023
The “One Pune Card” complies with the requirements of the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) of the nation and may be used in any other metro and bus services in India, claim Maha-Metro officials.
It is intended to give metro commuters a smooth experience. The card is free for the first 5,000 travelers; everyone else must pay ₹150 plus 18% tax.
Finally New Pune Metro One Pune Card is Launched for https://t.co/oQcwuJZi6W is an Ncmc Card issued by Pune metro in form of prepaid version.
In order to get the Card do scan QR Code which is given in image
Fill the Form get CRN number. pic.twitter.com/Llt2ESxTzA— Transit of Pune (@transit_of_pune) August 12, 2023
The card, which is offered at metro stations, is based on the Indian Payments (RuPay) system and complies with the standards established by the Indian government for NCMC. There is no need for a PIN for transactions under ₹5,000.
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Reduction On Ticket Rates
Mr. Kamlesh Motiwale is the first citizen of Pune to purchase the “Ek Pune – One Pune” Smart Card at Civil Court Interchange Metro Station.The card was handed over by the team Pune Metro team today
Now citizens can purchase their Metro Smart Cards at any of the Metro stations pic.twitter.com/8wu1aV04kc
— DEVESH SHAH (@DEVESHS67071822) August 12, 2023
Public relations officer, Maha-Metro, Hemant Sonawane, explained how people can get their ‘One Card Pune’. To obtain the card, which is available at metro stations, passengers must complete the online form on the Pune Metro website. All Pune Card members are eligible for a 10% reduction on ticket rates at the Pune Metro.
The integration of sophisticated prepaid and metro card services has been made possible by a partnership with a large bank, facilitating both payments and travel.
The card will make it easier for commuters to travel anywhere on the Metro without having to worry about purchasing a ticket each time. Devendra Fadnavis encouraged Maha-Metro, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. (PMPML) to make sure they utilized this for all public transportation in the ensuing days as part of integrated transportation. (As per Hindustan Times)
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