Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Mumbai Metro Rail offers discount to senior citizens

Metro ride rebate for senior citizens

Ashley D'Mello, TNN | Dec 1, 2011, 07.07AM ISTMUMBAI: Physically
challenged persons and senior citizens can avail concessions when they
travel on the Metro's first line (Versova to Ghatkopar).
Officials said that the exact amount of concession has not yet been
finalized. The Metro fare may be pegged at Rs 6 for the first three
km, Rs 8 for distances from three to eight km and Rs 10 for anything
beyond eight km.
"We will also have special lifts at stations to aid physically
challenged commuters . The Metro coaches will have space reserved for
wheelchairs. We are taking all measures to ensure that they have
smooth commute ," an official said.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Metro-ride-rebate-for-senior-citizens/articleshow/10939498.cms

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