UP: Lucknow Metro increases 'stay time limit' inside paid area for Covid-19 protocols

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Metro has allowed passengers to stay extra 30 minutes inside the paid area without any charge starting from Friday to allow time for Covid-19 protocols, an Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) official said here.
The 'stay time limit' inside the paid area was increased from 90 minutes to 120 minutes to provide better experience to commuters, Managing Director, UPMRC Kumar Keshav said.
"Increasing time limit means validity of travelling with tokens and smart card per journey is increased by 30 minutes now. Stay time limit for exiting from the source (same) station is still 20 minutes," the UPMRC statement issued here said.
"Full vigilance is being exercised in Metro operations during Covid-19. Due to the time taken in thermal scanning and sanitisation or security checks, UPMRC has decided to provide these additional facilities to the passengers," it said.
"But if a passenger stays within the paid area of the station premises, or metro system, even beyond the stipulated deadline, then the fine of Rs 10 per hour continues as before," it said.
The objective behind increasing the time limit is to ensure that the commuters get a smooth, safe and enjoyable travel experience, Keshav said.
"Lucknow Metro has always given priority to the convenience and safety of the passengers. People travelling through Metro Token and Go Smart Card can now use 30 minutes more time in Metro journey than before which will definitely enhance their experience and satisfaction," he said.