Mumbai to introduce QR-coded travel pass for local trains: All you need to know

BMC has said the pass is part of the state’s “five-tier strategy for travel” which it is working on with the Indian Railways (IR). Commuters can register online for the pass on the state’s Disaster Management department website.

Jocelyn Fernandes

July 01, 2021 / 09:43 IST

Due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, only essential and emergency workers are allowed to use local train services for now (Representative Photo: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas)

The Maharashtra government is discussing the introduction of a Universal Travel Pass with a QR code for Mumbai local travellers. This is aimed at reducing the number of ticketless travellers and address the menace of fake tickets and suspicious IDs.

Mumbai’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said the pass is a part of the state’s “five-tier strategy for travel” which it is working on with the Indian Railways (IR).

Here is all you need to know about the new train pass:

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What is the Universal Travel Pass?

- The ‘Universal Travel Pass’ will be a card that works using a QR code. It is part of the state government’s five tier strategy for travel along with the IR.

- Those residing in the financial capital of Mumbai and adjoining areas will be eligible for the pass.

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