Pune: The Pune Metro administration is witnessing an increasing response to its ‘Ek Pune Card’ and ‘Ek Pune Vidyarthi Pass’. So far, 38,734 individuals have acquired the 'Ek Pune Card' and 10,444 have obtained the 'Ek Pune Vidyarthi Pass'. The metro administration is encouraging more passengers to take advantage of these smart cards.

Recently, Pune Metro surpassed the milestone of 100,000 daily passengers. To facilitate a smoother travel experience, the metro administration has provided options for ticket purchases through offline channels and kiosk machines.

Additionally, multipurpose smart cards are offered to free passengers from the hassle of standing in daily ticket queues. The 'Ek Pune Card' is available for general passengers, while the 'Ek Pune Vidyarthi Pass' is specifically for students.

The 'Ek Pune Card' offers a 10% discount from Monday to Friday and a 30% discount on weekends. Meanwhile, the 'Ek Pune Vidyarthi Pass' provides a 30% discount throughout the week.

The popularity of these cards is steadily increasing, with 38,734 'Ek Pune Card' holders and 10,444 'Ek Pune Vidyarthi Pass' holders to date.

Passengers are encouraged to apply for these smart cards either online through the metro website or by submitting an application at metro stations.

Pune Metro has also recently introduced an Integrated Feeder Bus Service, enhancing connectivity and convenience for commuters. The new service operates from Ramwadi Metro Station to key destinations including WTC, Gera Commerzone Junction, and EON IT Park in Kharadi. Passengers can check the bus route, stops, fare chart, and timetable for a hassle-free journey.

Pune Metro has also set new records in passenger numbers. In May 2024, the metro served 2,616,953 passengers, marking its highest ridership yet. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Pune Metro broke its daily ridership record with 95,669 commuters.