{"id":1301334,"date":"2025-10-14T10:39:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301334"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:10:28","slug":"mumbai-metro-line-3-gets-whatsapp-based-ticketing-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/mumbai-metro-line-3-gets-whatsapp-based-ticketing-how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Metro Line 3 Gets Whatsapp Based Ticketing: How It Works?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has rolled out a WhatsApp-based ticketing system for commuters of Metro Line 3, popularly known as the Aqua Line. The line stretches from <strong>Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to Aarey JVLR<\/strong> in the north-western part of the city. The new system allows passengers to generate QR tickets instantly without needing a separate mobile application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-103831-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1301340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-103831-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-103831-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-103831-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-103831.png 1533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How the System Works<\/strong><br>To use the service, commuters can simply send <strong>\u201cHi\u201d to +91 98730 16836<\/strong> or scan QR codes displayed at metro stations. The platform allows users to create <strong>up to six QR tickets in a single transaction<\/strong> and supports multiple payment options, including UPI, debit, and credit cards. Payments made via UPI come with <strong>no additional charges<\/strong>, while card transactions incur minimal fees. By eliminating paper tickets, the initiative promotes <strong>eco-friendly and sustainable travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seamless and Convenient Travel<\/strong><br>Speaking about the launch, MMRC Managing Director <strong>Ashwini Bhide<\/strong> highlighted that the system is part of MMRC\u2019s broader commitment to delivering <strong>efficient, seamless, and sustainable commuting experiences<\/strong> for Mumbai residents. Powered by <strong>PeLocal Fintech Pvt Ltd<\/strong>, the WhatsApp ticketing system ensures passengers can book tickets quickly and conveniently without installing extra apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integration with Mumbai One App<\/strong><br>The introduction of WhatsApp ticketing complements recent advancements in the city\u2019s transport infrastructure. Last week, <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> launched the <strong>Mumbai One mobile app<\/strong>, which allows integrated ticketing across metros, public buses, and suburban railways. He also inaugurated the final phase of the <strong>33.5-kilometre Metro Line 3<\/strong>, enhancing connectivity across the metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Existing Implementations and Future Prospects<\/strong><br>WhatsApp-based ticketing is already operational on <strong>Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Line 7<\/strong>, as well as on the <strong>Delhi Metro network<\/strong>, demonstrating its growing adoption across India. With this technology, MMRC is making urban commuting <strong>faster, smarter, and greener<\/strong>, paving the way for a modernized, paperless public transport system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary (60 words):<\/strong><br>Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has launched a <strong>WhatsApp-based ticketing system<\/strong> on Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), allowing commuters to generate QR tickets instantly via WhatsApp or QR codes. The service supports up to six tickets per transaction, multiple payment methods, and promotes paperless travel. Already in use on other metro lines, it complements the new <strong>Mumbai One app<\/strong> for integrated ticketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loksatta.com\/mumbai\/mmrc-introduces-whatsapp-based-ticketing-on-aqua-line-for-enhanced-commuter-convenience-scj-81-5440755\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has rolled out a WhatsApp-based ticketing system for commuters of Metro Line 3, popularly known as the Aqua Line. The line stretches from Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai to Aarey JVLR in the north-western part of the city. 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