The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) provided a 10% discount on fares to passengers using the Mumbai Metro lines 2A and 7 for voting on May 20th, 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The initiative aimed to make it more convenient for citizens to reach polling stations and fulfill their democratic duty by voting. With over 90 million annual riders, the metro network plays a key role in transit. Offering discounted fares for voters empowered more people to access booths and participate in elections. Under its SVEEP programme, Maha Mumbai Metro encouraged riders to vote through this discount. Over 1,13,414 passengers utilizing lines 2A and 7 availed of the discount by 8pm on voting day, demonstrating the initiative's role in boosting electoral participation.
Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) announced that over 1,13,000 people took advantage of the special 10% discount on ticket fares offered for election day.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which operates the Mumbai Metro, supported democracy and civic participation through a special discount for commuters on the Lok Sabha election voting day of May 20th, 2024. Passengers using Lines 2A and 7 of the Mumbai Metro for travelling for voting were given a 10% discount on fares when using their Mumbai 1 Card, paper QR tickets or paper tickets.
Metro Line 2A runs between Andheri West and Dahisar East, and Metro Line 7 operates between Dahisar East and Andheri East.
This initiative was aimed at making it more convenient for Mumbaikars to reach their designated polling stations and fulfil their civic duty by casting their vote.
With over 90 million passengers annually, the Mumbai Metro network plays a crucial role in transportation across the region. By offering discounted travel for voters, more citizens were empowered to access their polling booths and take part in deciding the nation's leaders.
The MMRDA actively worked to boost voter turnout and electoral participation among metro commuters. Maha Mumbai metro actively participated in SVEEP - Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation - to encourage metro riders to fulfill their civic duty and vote in elections. This thoughtful move by Maha Mumbai Metro enhanced democracy by making the voting process easier for millions of citizens across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Till 8 pm on 20th May, around 1,13,414 passengers had travelled from Metro 2A and 7 and availed the special discount, as per MMMOCL data.
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