Mumbai Metro Announces 25% Fare Concession for Disabled
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Mumbai. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) announced on Tuesday that a 25% fare concession for differently-abled passengers on Metro Line 3 will take effect from Sunday, November 23, following completion of final testing of technical ticketing integration. Officials said trials are concluding and the system-wide discount will be activated once integration finishes. Line 3 (Aqua Line) runs underground between Aarey and Cuffe Parade and is described as driverless-train-ready and accessibility-equipped. Activist Deepak Kaitike criticized the pace of implementation and has advocated for a 50% concession. Authorities reaffirmed commitment to accessibility. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Earlier announcement: MMRCL declared plans for a 25% concession for differently-abled passengers.
- October 2025: MMRC launched WhatsApp-based ticketing for Metro Line 3 (reported by India TV).
- 18 November 2025: PTI/NewsDrum and other outlets reported MMRCL said ticketing integration was in final testing.
- 23 November 2025: MMRCL scheduled activation of the 25% fare concession across Metro Line 3.
- November 2025: Activist Deepak Kaitike publicly criticized delays and demanded a 50% concession.
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Differently-abled commuters will benefit from a 25% fare concession on Mumbai Metro Line 3, reducing travel costs and improving affordability once MMRCL completes ticketing integration and activates the concession on November 23, 2025.
Advocates and some differently-abled commuters suffered frustration from implementation delays and reported equipment issues (such as non-functional lifts on the Aqua Line), prompting public criticism and calls for a larger concession.
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