Delhi Metro prepares to go contactless, set to launch QR based entry systems
Currently, the QR code ticketing system is only installed at the Airport Express line for buying tickets.
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In a bid to go contactless, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to install Quick Response (QR) codes by upgradation of Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS), The Economic Times said in a report.
DMRC has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from private firms for the upgradation work. DMRC has invited expressions of interest for implementation of QR code, EMV (enabled Account Based Ticketing (Master/VISA), and RuPay based ticketing, said Anup Dayal, Executive Director - corporate communications, DMRC.
DMRC set to upgrade its Automatic Fare Collection System
By IANS |
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Mon, Feb 15 2021 14:21 IST |
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New Delhi, Feb 15 : Delhi Metro has decided to upgrade its Automatic Fare Collection System.
IANS spoke to Anup Dayal, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, DMRC, on the subject. Dayal said, In order to upgrade ticketing technology, DMRC envisages to upgrade the existing Automatic Fare Collection System to enable the QR Code, EMV (Account Based Ticketing) and Rupay based open loop ticketing following the NCMC standard model as specified by MoHUA (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) for interoperability with other operators by use of non-proprietary standards so that the interface is scalable to other networks (transit operator/retail outlets/parking etc.) in Delhi/NCR.