Great news! The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) announced on Wednesday that Metro Line 3 is now connected to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This integration will allow passengers to book QR-based tickets easily through various online consumer apps.
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Joins ONDC For Seamless Ticket Booking
🚇 Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line) is now on ONDC! 🙌
🎟️ Book QR tickets instantly via:
EaseMyTrip | RedBus | OneTicket | Tummoc | Yatri – City Travel Guide | Highway Delite | Miles & Kilometres (via Telegram)
One network. Many apps. Travel across Lines 1, 2A, 3 & 7 in a few taps— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) June 19, 2025
As reported by The Indian Express, Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, has joined the ONDC platform. Now, passengers can seamlessly book QR-based tickets through various online apps, eliminating the need to download any separate metro ticketing app or stand in long queues at metro stations.
The Aqua Line, which runs along the fully underground Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ corridor, will now support ticket bookings through apps like EaseMyTrip, RedBus, OneTicket, Tummoc, Yatri-City Travel Guide, Highway Delite, and even the Telegram-based Miles & Kilometres. These platforms are widely accessible and user-friendly, making them convenient to use for daily commuters.
Additionally, the OneTicket app allows integrated travel across Metro Lines 1, 2A, 7, and now Line 3, making it easier for passengers to take end-to-end journeys in the city through a single digital interface.
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Major Move To Create An Inclusive Mobility System
According to The Indian Express, Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director of MMRCL, stated that integrating Metro Line 3 with the ONDC platform is a major milestone and a step towards creating a more inclusive urban mobility system. She also stated that QR-based ticketing through multiple online apps not only enhances convenience for commuters but also supports the vision of building a digitally connected India. Metro authorities also added that this initiative aims to make Mumbai’s metro system more tech-friendly and accessible, as it serves millions of commuters every day.
This integration will make daily travel in Mumbai easier and faster. With the ONDC-enabled ticketing system, passengers won’t have to waste time at the station, instead, they will have access to quick ticket bookings through online platforms which are easily available.
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This move can make the overall commuting experience significantly smoother and more accessible for everyone. What do you think of this new change? Let us know in the comments.
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