Delhi Metro: There will now be lockers accessible at Metro stations, so cards won't need to be constantly refilled

 Delhi Metro: There will now be lockers accessible at Metro stations, so cards won't need to be constantly refilled

At the inauguration of the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app, Vikas Kumar said that this app, which has capabilities like artificial intelligence, would provide its services to the passengers both during their metro ride and after it has ended.

To make passenger mobility easier, Delhi Metro released the Momentum 2.0 app on Wednesday. The software will include features including e-shopping, smart card recharging, ticketing based on QR codes, and digital lockers for secure delivery and storage of products at the metro station. Metro Managing Director Vikas Kumar said at the app's debut that this is the first time a metro in the nation has introduced a new platform like this one that would assist customers even after their trip is done.

During the app's debut, Vikas Kumar said that its artificial intelligence elements will enable riders to use the app's services both during and after their metro ride. It would provide services including digital lockers at metro stations for baggage storage and automatic smart card recharging. In the future, last mile connection stations will provide the ability to hire bikes, e-rickshaws, and e-cycles. He claimed to have made an appeal to the users of this app to utilize it in order to access all of the metro's amenities.

From auto recharging capabilities to QR ticketing

Traveling will be simpler with the Momentum 2.0 app's QR code-based ticketing feature. In addition, you won't need to constantly recharge your Metro smart card if you upload it to the app before you depart. The smart card will automatically recharge itself if its balance gets too low. As long as you connect the bank account to the app. There won't be any further costs associated with this. In addition, the app will provide access to the whole recharge history. Metro claims that this app will replace the DMRC Travel, Delhi Metro, which is currently in use.

will have access to a virtual store for shopping

On Momentum 2.0, you may purchase metro tickets as well as do online shopping. Metro has partnered with a retailer to provide the ability to buy food and other necessities via it. He will only have the items delivered at metro stations. This delivery service is now offered at 20 locations around the metro area. Most stations will provide the option of delivery after purchasing by June 2024.

There will be digital lockers accessible at 50 stations.

Additionally, 50 metro network stations will provide digital locker (smart box) services via the Momentum 2.0 app. Say, for instance, that you are not at home. You may reserve a locker at the metro station and have anything crucial delivered there if you wish to order it. Only the app may be used to reserve this locker. Not only that, but you can still reserve a digital locker and store your baggage inside if you are heading someplace, like a party or a cricket stadium, and you are unable to bring your bags with you. Only the PIN created on your mobile device will be able to unlock that locker. However, depending on the size of the locker, you will have to pay between Rs. 20 and Rs. 30 and Rs. 40 every hour for this. may be reserved for up to six hours at a time. Most stations will have this storage facility accessible by June 2024.

Timetables and information from metro stations will be accessible.

With the exception of tickets, digital lockers, and online shopping, the Momentum 2.0 app contains all metro network-related information. Whether you need to verify the time of the final train or want to plan your route. This metro app will have access to all of these features. The app may also assist you in finding out information on eating establishments, ATMs, kiosks, and stores that are located at stations.

Fastag and mobile may also be used to pay power bills.

In addition, users of this Metro app will be able to pay their home bills, including those for gas, electricity, mobile, and DTH. In addition, there will be a Fastag recharge option available. Metro Smart Card users will have access to auto top-up functionality. This implies that you may use this app for other things even after using the metro.