You can now use WhatsApp ticketing on all Metro lines in Delhi/NCR

Users can generate up to 6 QR tickets, which can be booked between 6 am to 9 pm for all lines. (Representational Image)

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has partnered with Meta and their authorized India partners, Pelocal Fintech to extend WhatsApp ticketing for all Metro lines in the Delhi/NCR region, including the Gurugram Rapid Metro.

In a press statement, DMRC said that WhatsApp is the preferred messaging platform in the country and will make it easier to buy Metro tickets for your routes. The Corporation was hopeful that this will, "encourage more commuters to choose the Delhi metro as their preferred mode of travel".

DMRC today announced expansion of its WhatsApp-based ticketing system. DMRC has now extended this cutting-edge service to cover all lines in the Delhi/NCR, including the Gurugram Rapid Metro in collaboration with Meta & their authorized partner Pelocal Fintech Pvt. Ltd. pic.twitter.com/FuuIa4ezCD

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— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) October 5, 2023

There is a catch to this, ticket cancellations will not be applicable for WhatsApp tickets. A small convenience fee will be charged for credit/debit card transactions but UPI transactions will not be subject to this cost.