25 per cent discount via NCMC cards in Bhopal and Indore Metro from November 12

Passengers travelling by metro in the cities of Bhopal and Indore in Madhya Pradesh are set to receive significant relief from November 12. The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) facility will be introduced in the metro networks of both cities. According to reports, the implementation of this card will provide passengers with cashless travel facilities along with a substantial discount of 25 per cent on fares.

Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) informed a news agency that these smart cards will be made available at ticket counters located at metro stations in both cities. The price of this NCMC card has been fixed at ₹50. Passengers will be able to purchase these cards from the ticket counters of Bhopal and Indore Metro from November 12.

Explaining the functioning of the card, officials said that passengers can recharge the card according to their needs. The process of entering the metro station and exiting after completing the journey will become extremely simple through this card. Due to this new arrangement, passengers will no longer need to stand in long queues to purchase tickets every time, which will save their time and make travel more convenient.

Providing details regarding the fare discount, officials stated that passengers using the NCMC card will benefit in fares. Specifically, a 25 per cent discount will be given on a single journey with a fare exceeding ₹20. Through this arrangement, passengers who use the metro regularly will be able to achieve financial savings on every journey. Additionally, the cashless payment facility will make the entire process of obtaining tickets faster and easier.

A major feature of the NCMC card is that it is a common mobility card. The primary objective of this card is to provide the facility of making payments across public transport services in different cities using a single card. Therefore, passengers from Bhopal and Indore will also be able to use this card in all other metro rail networks in the country where NCMC facilities are already operational. This will make it possible for inter-city travellers to manage with a single card.

Metro rail services in Bhopal and Indore cities were started in the year 2025. However, currently, metro operations in both cities are being carried out only on limited routes. Due to these limited routes, the number of passengers is seen to be low compared to the available capacity. The administration hopes that the introduction of the NCMC card will make it easier for passengers to purchase tickets and, consequently, increase the usage of the metro.

This new initiative will improve the experience of metro railway users and promote digital payments. This important decision has been taken by MPMRCL to reduce crowds at ticket counters and provide economic benefits to passengers. With this facility becoming operational from November 12, metro travel will become cheaper and faster for passengers.