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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Mamata alleges BJP disrupted her Bhabanipur rally, Suvendu claims 'she's nervous'
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.
A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".
"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.
"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.
Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.
Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."
TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.
A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.
Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."
"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.
South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.
