The Chennai Metro Rail resumed its services in a graded manner from 07-09-2020.
Ridership:
- A total of 19,21,962 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 07.09.2020 to 30.11.2020.
- A total of 3,60,193 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 07.09.2020 to 30.09.2020.
- A total of 7,03,223 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 01.10.2020 to 31.10.2020.
- A total of 8,58,546 passengers have travelled in the Metro Train from 01.11.2020 to 30.11.2020.
- On 23.11.2020 a total of 38,615 passengers have used the Metro Train to commute.
Ticketing:
- In the month of November, 2020 a total of 21,579 passengers have utilised the recently launched QR code ticketing system.
- While 4,72,027 passengers have used Travel Card Ticketing System.
- CMRL offers a 20% discount on QR Code ticketing namely Single Journey Q.R Ticket, Return Journey Q.R Ticket, Group Q.R Ticket and Q.R Trip passes from 11.09.2020.
- 10% discount is already available for passengers using Travel Cards.
Other initiatives:
- All the Entrance gates at all Metro Stations have been opened for Public use considering the convenience and welfare of Public and Chennai Metro Rail Passengers.
- Also, all the facilities inside the Metro Stations such as Lifts, Escalators and Subways connecting the Entrance of Metro Stations are also being opened to benefit the Public and Metro Rail Passengers.
- CMRL has requested all its passengers to co-operate with CMRL security, Ticketing and other staff for a safe and smooth travel in its effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by maintaining social distancing.
Source: CMRL-Press Release | Image Credit: CMRL
