The Kolkata Metro in an official statement informed that the ‘Metro Ride Kolkata App’ has been downloaded by over 5.31 lakh Android phone users since its launch. According to a Metro Railway spokesperson, 9,000 iOS users have also downloaded the app since its availability on March 22, 2024.
“Till July 12, 2024, more than 5.31 lakh Android users have downloaded this App from Google Play Store since its launch on March 5, 2022. Similarly, more than 9,000 iOS users have downloaded this App from Apple Store”, the spokesperson said.
Increasing popularity of Metro Ride Kolkata App
The spokesperson highlighted the app’s increasing popularity among commuters over the past two years, noting it as a record for the Kolkata Metro. The app is part of efforts to enhance digital convenience, eliminating the need for commuters to visit booking counters for every transaction.
“It is a record in the history of Kolkata Metro since the launch of the app two years back as more commuters are getting familiar with this app on each passing day and downloading the same. Metro is turning more digital-friendly to save the commuters the hassle of going all the way to the booking counter for every work and get things done through mobiles,” he said.
To familiarise more commuters with its features, promotional films demonstrating app download and usage are being aired on platform televisions across metro stations.