The Chennai Metro Rail Restricted (CMRL) smartcards will soon be accessible in retail shops and restaurants across the city. To convince metro commuters to purchase the smartcards, CMRL is also planning to deploy its staff in metro stations.
An official was quoted in an IE report saying that the CMRL has this idea, however, it is not sure when it’ll implement it since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are in place. The CMRL will be giving out the smart cards to some of the outlets on a trial basis and it will put this into effect across other restaurants as well as stores in the city based on the initial response, the official further mentioned.
Meanwhile, in order to control the spread of novel coronavirus, CMRL has mentioned they will impose a fine on Chennai Metro commuters who’re discovered without a face mask inside the metro station. The CMRL, to monitor compliance, is allowing metro commuters to come to the entry point only after ensuring that they’re wearing a face mask.
However, the Chennai Metro authorities have planned to initiate action against those who’re violating the guidelines following complaints that metro commuters are not wearing face masks after crossing the screening point at the station entrance and whereas traveling on the metro train despite regular displays as well as public announcements.
According to the report, a penalty of Rs 200 will be collected by the authorities from violators. Besides, a flying squad will also be monitoring whether metro commuters are following the rules inside the train.
