Delhi Metro Rail Corporation recently launched a new initiative called CarbonLite Metro Travel. DMRC made the announcement of this campaign through its social media platforms on Wednesday. The company introduced this initiative with a special goal. They want to teach passengers about their influence in decreasing carbon emissions by travelling in Delhi metros.
DMRC Announced This Pioneering Initiative On ‘X’
Taking to social media platform ‘X’, the metro company shared details about this campaign with Internet users. They started ‘CarbonLite Metro Travel’ so that they can educate commuters “about their contribution towards reducing carbon emissions by choosing metro trains.”
In a remarkable stride towards combating climate change & promoting sustainable transportation, DMRC has unveiled a pioneering initiative called CarbonLite Metro Travel to educate passengers about their contribution towards reducing carbon emissions by choosing metro trains. pic.twitter.com/c6gAP1L3T8
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 9, 2023
DMRC unveiled the program to take steps against climate change and also promote sustainable transportation among citizens. Choosing metros is proving to be crucial to reduce carbon emissions to some extent.
Through this initiative, passengers will now be informed about the average amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions they save during their metro journeys in comparison to road-based motor vehicles. To read more, visit https://t.co/k4lHVreREl#DelhiMetro
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 9, 2023
The CarbonLite Metro Travel initiative is going to inform passengers about the average amount of carbon dioxide they are saving. This average number signifies the reduction of CO2 emissions by choosing to travel in metros “in comparison to road-based motor vehicles.” In simpler words, commuters can now get a proper understanding of their contribution to decreasing carbon dioxide emissions by avoiding road-based motor transportation.
Netizens Are Finding Out Some Issues With This Campaign. They Are Calling It Irony!
After the announcement of CarbonLite Metro Travel on social media, Internet users started sharing their views and thoughts about the initiative. Though this initiative is about informing people about their contribution to combating carbon dioxide emissions, DMRC is using printed paper tickets for the same.
Netizens are commenting how this is not a good initiative due to the increase in the amount of paper waste. Providing these tickets to passengers can increase the paper trash in and all around the Delhi metro stations, pointed out Tweeople. This can become a concern later. Many are suggesting going completely paperless for tickets and using reusable tokens as it is an environment-friendly option.
In replying to the tweets by DMRC, they have specified the issues and probable problems of these printed paper tickets. Here are some reactions of the Netizens.
Great way to conserve environment by printing tickets on paper instead of using reusable tokens.
— Ashu (@ashug98) August 9, 2023
Qr code system will increase carbon footprint as more usage of paper will mean more trees are cut. After usage these papers are thrown away and increase waste.
Not at all a good initiative
— Shiv Chakravarty (@RajeevOrion) August 9, 2023
This initiative is not at all good. The amount of paper waste which is created is proof of that at the end.
— Ritesh Kumar (@ritesh1623) August 9, 2023
And what about paper and printing in the form of trash all around the Metros.
— Arpit (@arpiturfrnd) August 10, 2023
Very ironical indeed using paper tickets to talk about carbon emissions reduction
It was better with tokens in place and the QR could be better uses using smart devices
— AMAN SINGH🗯 (@amnanak2) August 9, 2023
Going completely paperless in ticketing would be more environment friendly.
— Shubham Kumar (@yeda_satkela) August 9, 2023
Electricity is also generated from Coal..😁
— Harinder Singh (@Harinde21988435) August 9, 2023
What do you think of the CarbonLite Metro Travel initiative?
Cover Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons, Twitter/ Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC)