Delhi Metro New Guidelines: Cash, Tokens For Tickets Not Allowed, Face Masks & Smart Card Mandatory As Services Set To Resume From September 7

Under Unlock 4, Centre has allowed resumption of metro train services from September 7. Now reports suggest that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation or DMRC won't accept tokens and cash transactions involving commuters once services resume. Only smart cards will be allowed to use for travel and all commuters must wear face masks during the journey. Very few entry gates in Delhi Metro are presently equipped to scan QR-codes.

Hence, commuters will have to opt for other cashless modes of transactions. Metro services in Delhi had been suspended since March 22 due to the coronavirus crises. Following MHA's Unlock 4 guidelines, DMRC said the SOP will be issued in next few days. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the Centre’s move. The number of coronavirus cases in Delhi has reached 1,73,390 with 4,426 deaths being reported.