Mumbai metro | Children below 12 can travel in for Rs 5 during weekends
Mumbai: The Reliance Infrastructure-led Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL) has announced a promotional fare for children below the age of 12 years. The long-lasting decision over increasing of ticket fares of Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro-1 was stuck for almost four years now. Now children will be able to travel at a discounted price of Rs 5 for single journey during weekends. The existing fares are Rs 10, 20, 30, and 40. The children can become ambassadors for the Mumbai Metro services, and it is a special bonanza to mark the festive season, said metro operator. According to the announcement, a child below the age of 12 will be able to ride in the Metro - on Saturday and Sunday - at a discounted fare of just Rs 5. However, return journey will be charged Rs 10. In addition to this, children under 3 feet will be able to travel free of charge along with their parents. “We introduced this special fare for children on weekends so that they can experience the first Metr...