Delhi Metro launches India’s 1st FASTag/UPI based cashless parking & MMI facility at Kashmere Gate station

Entry/exit, in addition to cost of 4-wheelers, will be achieved by means of the FASTag.

Now Delhi Metro commuters can use handy cashless parking facility at Kashmere Gate metro station. For the primary time in India, a FASTag/UPI based mostly cashless parking facility has been launched at Kashmere Gate metro station at this time. In response to Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC), as a part of the Multi-Mannequin Integration (MMI) initiative, devoted Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) lanes for Taxi, E-Rickshaw, Auto had been additionally launched on the metro station. As many as 55 four-wheelers and 174 two-wheelers will be accommodated at this completely cashless parking facility, which is positioned at Gate Quantity 6 of the Kashmere Gate metro station.

In response to DMRC, entry/exit, in addition to cost of 4-wheelers, will be achieved by means of the FASTag. By means of FASTag, the parking price will likely be deducted, thereby lowering the time for entry and cost. Automobiles with FASTags will solely be permitted to park on this facility. The two-wheelers’ entry will be achieved by solely swiping the Delhi Metro sensible card. The swipe of sensible card is used just for registering the entry/exit time and fare calculation. Thus, cash won’t be deducted from the sensible card. Individuals will pay the parking price by UPI apps by scanning the QR Code. The cost sooner or later will be made by means of DMRC/NCMC playing cards as effectively. The cashless parking facility is DMRC’s pilot undertaking. Additional, Delhi Metro is planning to ascertain related programs at extra of its parking services throughout Delhi-NCR.

Moreover, the devoted IPT lanes for Taxi, Auto and E-Rickshaw had been additionally inaugurated on the station’s gate quantity 6 and eight. These lanes will permit a clean motion of autos in addition to improve the final mile connectivity on the metro station. In MMI’s second part, which is presently beneath development, there will likely be a Meals Courtroom (to be arrange by DTIDC) in addition to a Bus-Terminal (3 lanes with capability of 5 buses every) to be constructed by Delhi Metro.

As soon as the second part is accomplished, Kashmere Gate will likely be a transportation hub, integrating metro connectivity on Line 1, 2 and 6 with parking facility, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Metropolis Bus Service in addition to Auto/Taxi/E-Rikshaw companies. In response to DMRC, these services will present a giant aid to passengers travelling from/to the Kashmere Gate metro station, which is linked to a significant ISBT in addition to a number of workplaces across the station.