Delhi Metro smart cards to be now available at Rs 50 minimum

New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation today announced that its smart cards can now be purchased for a minimum value of Rs 50 only against the earlier minimum of Rs 100.

The value of the card can be increased in multiples of Rs 50 upto a maximum of Rs 800. The security deposit of Rs 50 which is refundable will continue to be charged, a DMRC spokesman said today.

The card works as a prepaid device which will allow commuters to travel specified routes via rail without worrying about cash.

At Present, 5.23 lakh passengers have purchased smart cards and about 1.9 lakh new daily commuters use the smart cards on the Metro.

UNI