Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited has taken a historic step toward providing a world-class, modern, and convenient transport experience for metro passengers in the state capital, Bhopal, and the industrial hub, Indore.
Recently, the ‘National Common Mobility Card’ (NCMC) facility was formally launched in both cities. This digital and smart ticketing system eliminates the need for passengers to purchase tickets repeatedly and offers the opportunity for cost savings on every journey.
One Card, Many Benefits: Enabling Nationwide Metro Travel: The ‘National Common Mobility Card’ is a modern, ‘One Nation, One Card’-based automatic fare collection system. Beyond the Bhopal and Indore metro networks, this card can be used across metro networks in any city in the country where the NCMC system is implemented. Passengers can enter and exit metro stations by simply tapping their card at the automatic fare collection gates. This will reduce queues at ticket counters and save passengers’ valuable time.
Available at Stations for a Fee of Just ₹50: For the convenience of passengers, the NCMC card is now available at the ticket counters of all operational metro stations in Bhopal and Indore. The issuance fee for the card is set at a nominal, non-refundable amount of ₹50. Once the card is obtained, passengers can recharge it with the desired amount and begin their travel immediately. Several digital options are available for recharging the card, including ticket counters at stations, Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), and the ‘MP Metro’ mobile app.
Affordable Travel with an Attractive 25% Discount: To encourage the use of the NCMC card, the Metro Corporation has decided to maintain a 25% discount on fares for journeys made using this card. This discount applies to all trips with a scheduled fare exceeding ₹20. This system offers daily commuters both greater convenience and direct financial savings.
Tickets in 30 Seconds: New Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) Initiative: To provide quick and seamless service to passengers, Automated Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) have been installed at stations. Through this facility, passengers can select the ‘Buy QR Ticket’ option, specify their destination station, and obtain a paper QR ticket in just 30 seconds by making a digital payment via a UPI QR code scan.
Benefits of Special Promotional Discounts: MPMRCL is also offering a special promotional discount scheme, valid from October 11, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Under this scheme, a 25% discount is provided on Single Journey Tickets (SJT) for fares exceeding ₹20; a 30% discount on Return Journey Tickets (RJT); up to a 35% discount on Group Tickets (GT) for a minimum of 2 passengers; and a bonus ranging from 8% to 15% on e-wallet recharges.
Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) is continuously striving to ensure a state-of-the-art, eco-friendly, and safe public transport system within the state. The introduction of NCMC smart cards and a digital ticketing system will prove to be a highly significant and revolutionary milestone in the state’s urban transport landscape.
