Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has announced that special discounts will be available soon on Metro Line 3 for differently-abled passengers. MMRC will offer a 25 percent discount on monthly trip passes and is expected to be effective within ten days.
Taking to their official X handle, Mumbai Metro 3 stated, “In a step towards inclusive mobility, #MMRC has planned to offer 25% discount on Monthly Trip Passes on Metro Line-3 for differently-abled passengers. This facility will be effective after about 10 days, post ticketing system updates.”
Passengers React to the Announcement
While the initiative has been welcomed, some commuters have raised concerns about connectivity and station facilities. One passenger highlighted the lack of underpasses or bridges towards Andheri, saying, “there is no underpass or bridge if you are on the other side of JVLR going towards Andheri. Riksha wala doesn’t come and passenger has to hop in JVLR traffic to reach to Metro station. Think about it.”
Another user pointed out the need for functional lifts across all stations, adding, “kindly ensure that lifts are working in all your stations otherwise all these things will have no effect whatsoever.” Some passengers requested similar discounts for senior citizens, students, and regular commuters, while another remarked, “Only for differently abled persons? Should give it for daily office goers too who are using it since last year.”
Concerns were also raised about connectivity near JVLR and Marol Naka. A commuter said, “Please give connectivity to and from JVLR. One feels stranded unless there is private pick up and drop. Marol Naka is only option if one has to hop onto this line that too get down, walk on footpath leading to entry/ exit point.”