Kanpur: Here the Metro will reportedly use a modern QR-code based ticketing system at the initial phase.
With this modern ticketing facility, one can take the commute by scanning QR codes on one's smartphone and showing the same code at the automatic fare collection gate.
Notably, the same QR code will be used for exit upon arriving at the destination as well.
Without a smartphone, a slip with a QR code will be handed to the travellers which will be used to enter and exit the metro station.
Just like tokens, one QR code will be valid for one person and one journey only.
Since the system generates a unique code every time, no QR code can be used twice by any commuter.
The authorities plan on installing token vending machines at metro stations in the future depending upon the increase in footfall.
Once opened for the public, this faster system will benefit more than 31 lakh residents of the city.
