Say Hello to Convenience: Metro Tickets Now Available on WhatsApp!
Can you imagine buying a metro ticket or extending your pass from the comfort of your home? That's now a reality in India. Inspired by Uber, four Indian metro service providers have launched a new service through WhatsApp Business. This convenient feature is set to revolutionize how millions of people manage their metro travel. ~ Ticket purchases can now be made over WhatsApp! A new WhatsApp ticketing service has been launched by MahaMetro, a major step toward improving commuter convenience. Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari graced the launch event yesterday at Ravi Bhavan, where he clicked a button to begin the service. This is a significant step toward increasing accessibility for metro travel. Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari was cordially welcomed to the function by MahaMetro Managing Director Shri Shravan Hardikar. It is anticipated that the WhatsApp ticketing service will expedite the ticket purchasing procedure, providing commuters with an easy-to-use and effective way to acquire their metro tickets. Travelers can now conveniently purchase metro tickets using WhatsApp, doing away with the need to wait in line or use different ticketing apps, thanks to this new service. This initiative, initially launched in Nagpur, is part of MahaMetro's ongoing efforts to enhance commuter experience in the city and promote the use of public transit, with plans for gradual introduction in other cities. (Source: Google Images) The Feel And Touch is As simple as a hello ~ And it is appropriate to say so! Indeed, consumers can use the ticketing service by simply saying "Hello" to the WhatsApp chatbot. a function that lets customers purchase, reserve, reschedule, or renew their tickets. The user receives a link to complete the payment as soon as the message is sent. This new service provides access to a variety of passenger information and is available in both the native language and English. We can find train timetables, itineraries, tickets, maps, etc. among them. A service that ought to be made available on further Indian networks One More Step Towards Digitization In India ~ Metro services in India's Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune are now a favored means of transit, utilized by hundreds of thousands of passengers daily. As they become increasingly interconnected, everyday travel becomes considerably easier, safer, and more accessible for everybody. This relationship between WhatsApp and the four metro networks is the result of the last criterion. Specifically, L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad Limited, Mumbai Metro, Pune Metro, and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. ''We are proud that India’s world-class metro services in several cities are now integrated on WhatsApp to bring convenience to commuters at their fingertips.'' ~ Ravi Garg, Managing Director, Whatsapp India.
