Metro operators asked to issue interoperable cards to users: Secretary

The Urban Development Ministry has asked Metro train operators to issue National Common Mobility Cards (NCMCs) which can be used for travelling in all forms of urban transport. “Some of the Metro operators have gone for closed loop card with specific banks.”

“So we are asking all those to reverse that. In case if they need to pay back to banks, they should do it. They should have cards open loop, NCMC compliant card,” Urban Development Secretary Manoj Joshi said at an event organised by CEAI.

For example, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has issued co-branded cards with SBI NSE 0.01 % and ICICI Bank NSE 1.55 %.