Centre will announce discount in fares for students, senior citizens in metro trains: Puri

The Central government will soon announce concession in Delhi Metro fares for students and senior citizens as a technology-based solution has been found to implement the same, Union Minister Hardeep Puri said on Monday.

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister said that the relief can also be extended to passengers of other categories, but it would be need-based.

Currently, no discount on fares is offered for any category of passengers on the Delhi Metro.

“We are ready with technology-based solution to provide relief to students and senior citizens travelling on metro trains. The Central government will implement it appropriately,” Mr. Puri said.