The Maharashtra government along with the railways is introducing a Universal Travel Pass with a QR code for travelling on Mumbai local trains as, despite the pandemic restrictions, people have been travelling using fake ID cards. In the wake of the new variant Delta Plus being reported from the state, the state government has brought back some restrictions in the state. After the second wave of the pandemic, Mumbai local services were never completely opened for the public. Only essential and emergency workers with valid ID proof can now travel by Mumbai locals. In the first week of June, the Maharashtra government announced a five-level unlock plan which has now been reduced to three, but nothing was announced about Mumbai local services.
What is a Universal travel pass?
Apart from the local trains, this pass will be valid for Mumbai Metro and monorail. While the pass is aimed at eliminating people travelling using fake cards, this pass will also have degrees depending on which the individual will be allowed to travel.
Here is how it will work
In accordance with Maharashtra’s five-level unlocking, there will be several degrees of the pass. As level 5 of restrictions means effectively no restriction, those with Degree 5 card will be allowed to travel always. Rest will depend on what level of restriction Mumbai is in. For example, Mumbai at present is in level 3 restriction. A person with a Degree 3 pass will only be allowed to travel if the restrictions in effect are of levels 1, 2, or 3. If a commuter has a Degree 2 pass, he/she will be able to travel if the limitation level is 1 or 2, reports said.
How to register
Only establishments can register for this pass on the website of the Disaster Management and Relief Fund Rehabilitation department of Maharashtra– msdmacov19.mahait.org.
Click on Universal travel pass
Click on ‘register your establishement’
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