CHENNAI: For its foundation day, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced a special one-day offer of Rs 5 ticketing fare to promote digital ticketing solutions on Sunday. Meanwhile, in connection with the heavy rainfall prediction, the offer has been extended on December 17 too.

On December 3 and 17, Sunday, passengers can avail of an exclusive fare of just Rs 5 for single journey e-QR tickets when using static QR, Paytm, WhatsApp, or PhonePe only.

This initiative aims to encourage the adoption of digital modes of payment and enhance the overall travel experience for commuters.

Meanwhile, catering to the increase in the passengers travelling

on Sundays, the Metro train service schedule has been revised on Sundays effective from December 3.

As per the press note, trains will be available at 10-minute intervals from 5 am to 12 pm and from 8 pm to 10 pm. And, due to increased patronage from 12 pm to 8 pm, Metro trains will be available at 7-minute intervals on Sundays.

Also, Metro trains will be available at 15-minute intervals from 10 pm to 11 pm, added the press note.

"The single-journey e-QR ticket offer is exclusively valid on Sunday and applies solely to e-QR tickets. Please note that Singara Chennai card, travel card, store value pass through CMRL mobile app and paper QR are not eligible for this promotion," the CMRL press note added.

"As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our gratitude to the people of Chennai, who have been instrumental in our success. This special fare is a token of our appreciation for their support and trust in CMRL," said Rajesh Chaturvedi, Director (Systems and Operations), CMRL.