MMRC has extended its Metro-3 student concession scheme to graduation-level students in Mumbai. Eligible students enrolled in recognised educational institutions can avail a 25% fare discount through special trip passes on the NCMC card. The initiative aims to make daily commuting more affordable and encourage greater use of public transport.
Mumbai, June 12: In a move aimed at making daily commuting more affordable for students, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRC) has expanded its student concession scheme on the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro-3 corridor, popularly known as the Aqua Line, by extending eligibility to students pursuing graduation-level courses.
Revised student concession policy
The revised policy allows students enrolled in full-time courses at recognized schools, junior colleges, degree colleges, polytechnics and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Mumbai to avail a 25 per cent concession on metro travel fares.
The concession will be available through specially designated Student Concession Trip Passes loaded on the MMRC-NCMC card. Eligible students can choose between a 45-trip pass and a 60-trip pass, depending on their travel requirements.
Objectives and benefits
Officials said the decision has been taken to reduce the financial burden of daily travel on students while encouraging greater use of public transport. With thousands of students travelling across the city every day for educational purposes, the initiative is expected to make Metro-3 a more economical commuting option.
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