QR-based unlimited travel passes launched on Namma Metro in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Tuesday announced the launch of mobile QR-based periodical passes offering unlimited travel for one, three and five days. The new passes will be available from Thursday through the Namma Metro mobile application, The New Indian Express reported.
Till now, unlimited travel passes were issued only as Contactless Smart Cards (CSC), which required commuters to pay a refundable security deposit of ₹50. With the introduction of QR-based mobile passes, passengers can avail unlimited travel without paying any security deposit, as the passes are issued digitally.
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According to BMRCL, commuters can purchase the passes through the app and use the QR code displayed on their phones to enter and exit stations by scanning it at Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates, enabling a contactless travel experience. The facility is expected to be extended to other mobile ticketing platforms soon.
Under the revised fare structure, a one-day unlimited travel pass costs ₹250, compared to ₹300 for a smart card pass including the deposit. The three-day and five-day passes are priced at ₹550 and ₹850, respectively, making the mobile QR passes cheaper across all categories.
BMRCL has encouraged commuters to switch to mobile QR-based passes to save time, avoid queues for card issuance and refunds, and ensure a smoother travel experience.
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Belagavi: Married man jumps into Malaprabha river with lover
Belagavi: A married young man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into the Malaprabha river along with his lover on Wednesday morning under the jurisdiction of the Ramadurga police station. The incident is said to have occurred after his family opposed his second marriage.
The deceased have been identified as Jagadish Yallappa Kavalekar (27) and Gangamma Pavadeppa Tyapi (26), both residents of Mallapur village in the taluk.
According to police, Jagadish’s wife had gone to her parental home in Bochabal village for her first delivery. Dur ing this period, discussions regarding Jagadish’s second marriage reportedly arose within the family.
When family members insisted that the issue be addressed only after his wife returned, opposition intensified, leading to tension at home.
Following the disagreement, Jagadish and Gangamma left their homes on Monday. Their bodies were found in the Malaprabha river on Wednesday morning. Upon receiving information, the Ramadurga police rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies from the river. Police said the bodies were found embracing each other.
A case has been registered at the Ramadurga police station, and further investigation is underway.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
