Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRC), in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and State Bank of India (SBI), launched the RuPay National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) card on Mumbai Metro Lines on Tuesday, officials said.
The new payment mode allows metro commuters to simply tap and travel between Aarey JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk using these contactless cards, enhancing the daily transit experience with a fast, secure, cashless solution and avoiding long queue at the ticket counters.
Metro commuters can now use the same NCMC card across Metro Line 3, Metro Line 2A & 7, and Metro Line 1, ensuring a unified and convenient travel experience, officials said.
Additionally, NCMC cards issued by other Metro lines and transport operators like Chalo Bus are fully compatible and can be used at any Metro Line 3 station.
Existing users of NCMC card can continue using their cards from June 11, while new users can obtain the NCMC card at any station from Aarey JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk stations of Line 3 and partnered SBI branches. These cards are available free of cost, with a mandatory top-up of a minimum Rs 100 and up to Rs 2,000 for travel use.
“The integration of NCMC card with Mumbai Metro Line 3 marks a significant milestone in our journey towards smart and commuter-friendly urban transport. As the city`s first fully underground metro corridor, Line 3 is designed with future-ready infrastructure-and this seamless contactless payment solution is a vital part of that vision. We are pleased to partner with NPCI and SBI to enable a unified, convenient travel experience for Mumbaikars and support the Government of India`s National Common Mobility Card initiative,” said Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
