Hyderabad metro to launch off-peak hours with 10% discount offer from 1 April

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad metro rail has introduced off-peak hours offer. From 1 April, 10% discount will be available on notified fare on contactless smart cards (CSC) from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., the L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) announced on Friday.

The Super Saver Offer (SSO-59), which was widely appreciated by Hyderabad Metro Rail passengers and which saw more than 1.3 million rides, ends on 31 March 2023. Continuing its successful run, L&TMRHL has announced this super saver offer (SSO-99) which will last till 31 March 2024.

Passengers can travel unlimited on 100 notified holidays at Rs. 99 only. Pre-existing SSO-59 smart cards can be used for SSO-99 offer. The list of notified holidays where the SSO-99 offer is applicable is enclosed and is also available online and at stations.

K.V.B. Reddy, the MD and CEO of L&TMRHL, said these offers are for the benefit of the passengers using the Hyderabad metro rail services. “I believe these offers will further strengthen passenger commute with Hyderabad metro rail to facilitate both office commuters and the general public,” he said.

L&TMRHL has also announced the withdrawal of 10% discount on the notified fare on the usage of contactless smart cards (CSC) and digital QR (DQR) tickets as follows: CSC – 8:01 a.m. to 7:59 p.m.; DQR – 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Currently, Hyderabad metro rail is ferrying approximately 4.4 lakh passengers daily across 69 kms and 57 stations in three corridors.