Using the smart cards has increased in Chennai Metro Rail
Posted on: 30/Jan/2016 3:48:11 PM
Commuters of Chennai Metro Rail have started using the smart cards than ever before. The Chennai Metro patronage witnessed a boost after the floods last month.
After the floods, the average passenger traffic has grown from about 8,000-9,000 a day to 12,000 a day. Nowadays smart cards are beginning to sell well than earlier. For instance, 500-600 cards per station are being sold now, about 100 more than a few months ago.
The Chennai Metro Rail, built at a cost of Rs. 14,600 crore, launched its first service between Koyambedu and Alandur - a distance of 10 kilometres only in July after five years of work.
The fares for this stretch range between Rs. 10 and Rs. 40 for ordinary class while for special class it is between Rs. 20 and Rs. 80.
