Delhi Metro introduces QR code based tickets, here is how to use the new paper tickets

Delhi Metro has launched QR code paper tickets for passengers of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The new facility has started and now allows travellers to use QR code-based paper tickets during the travel from metro. DMRC has said that the new system is an alternative to the existing tokens and smart cards and that the organisation has even modified its gates and counters to scan the QR codes and collect the fares. The QR ticketing system has been under trial for some time.

According to DMRC, each station has two gates for entry and exit that can accept QR paper tickets. The corporation plans to make all the gates and ticket machines compatible with QR codes by June.

"The concept of issuing tokens will be gradually phased out with the introduction of these more transparent and human intervention free and cashless mechanisms thereby facilitating more convenient, seamless, time saving and error fee travel for its passengers," Delhi Metro said.

Delhi metro is also aiming to launch mobile QR tickets by the end of this month. This will further make travel in Metro faster, easier and more convenient, as riders would not have to buy physical tickets at the stations or counters.

Meanwhile lets take a look at how the QR code based tickets will work in Delhi Metro.

How to use QR paper ticket in Delhi Metro

• Buy a QR based Paper Ticket (non-refundable) from the Ticket Vending Machine or the Customer Care Counter at the station where you want to start your journey.
• Scan the QR code on the ticket at the entry gate within 60 minutes of buying the ticket. You cannot enter from any other station than the one where you bought the ticket.
• If you do not scan the ticket within 60 minutes, it will become invalid and you will have to buy a new one.
• Scan the ticket again at the exit gate when you reach your destination station.

Rules for using QR based Paper Ticket for Delhi Metro

• You can only buy a QR based Paper Ticket for a specific station pair, i.e., from one station to another station.
• You have to exit from the same station as your destination station. If you want to exit from any other station, you have to follow these steps:
• If you exit from an earlier station than your destination station, you have to get a free exit ticket from the Customer Care operator and give them your QR based Paper Ticket.
• If you exit from a later station than your destination station, you have to pay an extra fare equal to the difference of fare. The Customer Care operator will give you an exit ticket and keep your QR based Paper Ticket.
• You cannot use a phone image or copy of a QR based Paper Ticket. If you do so, you will be considered as having no valid ticket and will be penalized as per DMRC rules.

Notably, DMRC is issuing QR based Paper Ticket station-wise, i.e., from one station to another station. DMRC further states that these transparent, cashless, and automated systems will eventually phase out tokens. This will offer passengers a more convenient, seamless, time-saving, and error-free travel experience.