Chennai: Chennai Metro Rail Ltd has become the inaugural metro service to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The ONDC Network has launched ticketing services for passengers travelling on the Chennai Metro.
Following the successful launch in Chennai, ONDC announced that other metro rail services, including Kochi Metro, Kanpur Metro, Pune Metro, and more, are set to join the network soon.
Passengers using the Chennai Metro Rail can now conveniently purchase ‘single’ or ‘return’ journey tickets through ONDC’s applications, namely ‘Rapido,’ ‘Namma Yatri,’ and ‘redBus.’
The seamless ticketing experience on the ONDC network was made possible through a partnership between CMRL and ‘Yaary,’ the first seller-side technology partner, as stated in the official release.
T Koshy, the MD and CEO of ONDC, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “At ONDC, we believe in embracing innovation. As Chennai Metro joins the Open Network, it is not just a milestone but rather a bold stride towards revolutionising mass transit. From multimodal integration to a seamless blend of ancillary services, ONDC is all set to redefine mobility.”
