It used to be Monday blues for those travelling to Greater Noida by way of the newly-launched Aqua Line of the Noida Metro Rail Corporation as many got late on account of status in queues and filling up forms to get a wise card issued. The morning rush noticed a large number of scholars coming from distant places in Delhi like Janakpuri and Rohini, rushing to board the Metro to visit their schools in Knowledge Park and Pari Chowk. A variety of components ended in the commuters feeling hassled. While some complained in regards to the lack of connectivity of the terminal station of Sector 51 with different stations, different mentioned that filling up forms asking personal details like cope with and ID proofs for a wise card took longer than expected. Moreover, many also faced problems with the tokens since the QR codes have been revealed on paper which when folded, may now not be scanned.
‘I'd slightly trip via bus from Botanical Garden Metro Station’
Those who used to trip to Greater Noida via bus from Botanical Garden Metro Station boarded the Aqua Line for the primary time. However, after getting off at Noida City Center Metro station, commuters had to take an auto or an e-rickshaw to achieve Sector 51 Metro station of the Aqua Line, which is ready four.five kilometers away. “There used to be too much confusion among e-rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers at the Noida City Centre Metro station as they did not know which station to drop us at. As a outcome, they dropped us at Sector 52 Metro station of the Blue Line, which has now not opened but. We had to stroll from there to the Sector 51 Metro station,” mentioned Kavita Bansal, a resident of Rohini, who research at IIMT Management College in Knowledge Park-Three, adding, “I am purchasing a ticket as of late but I'd slightly trip via bus by way of my common path than going via such a lot bother simply to achieve this station.”
On Monday, several Noidawallahs have been left confused as they had to fill out a form that asked for the individual’s ID proof, cope with and get in touch with quantity details to get the good cards issued
A few commuters may now not exit smoothly as the exit gates have been unable to learn QR codes on their paper tokens, which have been folded or crumbled
‘Getting good card issued is a long process’
Many who reached the Aqua Line Metro stations have been unaware of the truth that the Delhi Metro good cards do not work right here. Once they got within the queues to get their good card issued, they have been left confused as they had to refill a form that asked for the individual’s ID proof details. “I have been status within the queue to get a wise card for roughly 10 minutes after which I used to be given a form to be stuffed. There is not any realize publish any place informing folks in regards to the forms and so they should be made available firstly of the queue in order that by the point we reach the window, we will be able to publish it and get our cards,” mentioned Virat Chaudhary, a resident of Janakpuri and scholar of Sharda University.
Commuters complained that even after submitting the forms, it used to be taking at least five minutes for the officers to issue the card as all the details had to be put within the gadget and the ID proofs have been being checked as smartly. “It took me almost 20 minutes as of late to get a wise card issued. Getting the good card issued is a one-time but long process,” mentioned Annu Upadhyay, a resident of Sector 31 travelling to Pari Chowk Metro station.
‘Why give ID proof to get a wise card for the metro?’
Commuters have been surprised on being asked to offer an ID Proof, cope with and get in touch with quantity details to get the good cards. “Why do we wish to give our personal details simply to get a wise card? It is nearly like we're being forced to share the main points with a purpose to commute,” mentioned Ritika Sharma, a Madhu Vihar resident, who research at IILM College in Knowledge Park.
Officials mentioned that since the Metro good cards being issued via the State Bank of India also double up as a shopping card, the KYC (know your buyer) details are necessary to be submitted. “It is similar to opening a bank account and is only a one-time bother after which you'll top-up to the maximum prohibit of `300 and likewise use at different places like a debit card,” mentioned an SBI respectable.
‘Will need to take care of the paper tokens in moderation’
Many commuters may now not exit smoothly as the exit gates have been unable to learn QR codes on their tokens, which have been folded or crumbled. “I folded the token and put it in my again pocket in a rush and now the exit gates are unable to learn the QR code. How is one supposed to trip with the paper token? At least the QR codes should be revealed on one fringe of the token slightly than being within the heart, in order that we will be able to fold it with out damaging the codes,” mentioned Riten Basoya, a resident of East Of Kailash travelling to his faculty in Knowledge Park.
However, Noida Metro Rail Corporation officers mentioned that notices had been publish across the Metro stations to not fold the tokens and take care of them in moderation.
‘I'd slightly trip via bus from Botanical Garden Metro Station’
Those who used to trip to Greater Noida via bus from Botanical Garden Metro Station boarded the Aqua Line for the primary time. However, after getting off at Noida City Center Metro station, commuters had to take an auto or an e-rickshaw to achieve Sector 51 Metro station of the Aqua Line, which is ready four.five kilometers away. “There used to be too much confusion among e-rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers at the Noida City Centre Metro station as they did not know which station to drop us at. As a outcome, they dropped us at Sector 52 Metro station of the Blue Line, which has now not opened but. We had to stroll from there to the Sector 51 Metro station,” mentioned Kavita Bansal, a resident of Rohini, who research at IIMT Management College in Knowledge Park-Three, adding, “I am purchasing a ticket as of late but I'd slightly trip via bus by way of my common path than going via such a lot bother simply to achieve this station.”
On Monday, several Noidawallahs have been left confused as they had to fill out a form that asked for the individual’s ID proof, cope with and get in touch with quantity details to get the good cards issued
A few commuters may now not exit smoothly as the exit gates have been unable to learn QR codes on their paper tokens, which have been folded or crumbled
‘Getting good card issued is a long process’
Many who reached the Aqua Line Metro stations have been unaware of the truth that the Delhi Metro good cards do not work right here. Once they got within the queues to get their good card issued, they have been left confused as they had to refill a form that asked for the individual’s ID proof details. “I have been status within the queue to get a wise card for roughly 10 minutes after which I used to be given a form to be stuffed. There is not any realize publish any place informing folks in regards to the forms and so they should be made available firstly of the queue in order that by the point we reach the window, we will be able to publish it and get our cards,” mentioned Virat Chaudhary, a resident of Janakpuri and scholar of Sharda University.
Commuters complained that even after submitting the forms, it used to be taking at least five minutes for the officers to issue the card as all the details had to be put within the gadget and the ID proofs have been being checked as smartly. “It took me almost 20 minutes as of late to get a wise card issued. Getting the good card issued is a one-time but long process,” mentioned Annu Upadhyay, a resident of Sector 31 travelling to Pari Chowk Metro station.
‘Why give ID proof to get a wise card for the metro?’
Commuters have been surprised on being asked to offer an ID Proof, cope with and get in touch with quantity details to get the good cards. “Why do we wish to give our personal details simply to get a wise card? It is nearly like we're being forced to share the main points with a purpose to commute,” mentioned Ritika Sharma, a Madhu Vihar resident, who research at IILM College in Knowledge Park.
Officials mentioned that since the Metro good cards being issued via the State Bank of India also double up as a shopping card, the KYC (know your buyer) details are necessary to be submitted. “It is similar to opening a bank account and is only a one-time bother after which you'll top-up to the maximum prohibit of `300 and likewise use at different places like a debit card,” mentioned an SBI respectable.
‘Will need to take care of the paper tokens in moderation’
Many commuters may now not exit smoothly as the exit gates have been unable to learn QR codes on their tokens, which have been folded or crumbled. “I folded the token and put it in my again pocket in a rush and now the exit gates are unable to learn the QR code. How is one supposed to trip with the paper token? At least the QR codes should be revealed on one fringe of the token slightly than being within the heart, in order that we will be able to fold it with out damaging the codes,” mentioned Riten Basoya, a resident of East Of Kailash travelling to his faculty in Knowledge Park.
However, Noida Metro Rail Corporation officers mentioned that notices had been publish across the Metro stations to not fold the tokens and take care of them in moderation.
#AquaLine: Filling up forms, handling paper tokens leave Noida hassled on Monday
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January 29, 2019
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