KOCHI: To increase ridership, the Kochi Metro has decided to extend more offers to passengers. Accordingly, passengers can travel at a 50% discount on October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti) and November 1 (Kerala Piravi day). Further, mentally-challenged passengers can travel on the Kochi Metro for free while those accompanying them will be given a 50% discount. Also, the agency is set to reduce ticket rates in the coming days.
The decision was taken in tune with a survey conducted by the Kochi Metro to gather public opinion. As many as 77% of respondents had demanded a reduction in fares. “Right now, I cannot tell you what the revised fares will be as our team is working on it. We will bring out the revised ticket rates soon,” said Kochi Metro managing director Loknath Behera. He said the agency is also thinking of giving special consideration to daily commuters, students, senior citizens and women.
