1. Only 5,655 National Common Mobility Cards sold in six months since launch
Six months after the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) started issuing the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) on March 30, only 5,655 individuals have purchased the card so far. The BMRCL has now begun to encourage the use of these contactless smart cards. It has made the cards available for purchase at Namma Metro stations during operational hours as well, with restricted sales from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
According to officials, the bulk of metro commuters rely on Namma Metro smart cards, indicating that a transition to NCMC is probable only when Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and other transport undertakings adopt its usage as well.
