Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched a ticketing facility using QR codes that allows passengers to use QR code-based paper tickets. It is being used as an alternative to the existing tokens and smart cards
DMRC said in a notice that each station has two gates for entry and exit that can accept QR paper tickets. It further plans to make all the gates and ticket machines compatible with QR codes by June
"The concept of issuing tokens will be gradually phased out with the introduction of these more transparent and human intervention free and cashless mechanisms thereby facilitating more convenient, seamless, time-saving and error fee travel for its passengers," stated Delhi Metro
- Install RIDLR APP and register with your valid credentials
- Proceed to buy QR ticket
- Select the number of passengers (max.6)
- Proceed for payment
After the purchase of tickets:
- Get the QR-code/ticket
- Present the QR code at the scanner on the entry gates
- Present the same QR code on the gate scanner to exit
The app-based QR paper tickets to board Delhi Metro can be purchased only after the last purchased tickets have been exited or have expired after the end of the business day. The sale of QR tickets will be done between 4 am till 10 minutes prior to the arrival of the last metro train
DMRC is also planning to launch mobile QR tickets by the end of May. This is aimed at making travel by the metro faster, easier and more convenient, as riders would not have to buy physical tickets at the stations or counters
- If you do not scan the ticket within 60 minutes, it will become invalid and you will have to buy a new one
- You can only buy a QR based Paper Ticket for a specific station pair
- You have to exit from the same station as your destination station. If you want to exit from any other station, get a free exit ticket from the Customer Care operator and give them your QR based Paper Ticket
- If you exit from a later station than your destination station, you have to pay an extra fare equal to the difference in fare
- You cannot use a phone image or copy of a QR-based Paper Ticket. It will be considered invalid and will attract a fine from DMRC
The QR-based metro tickets along with the usual Metro Cards are aimed at phasing out the DMRC metro tokens in the longer run. This will ensure speedy and efficient travel via the Delhi Metro