(a) whether there is any proposal to provide any concession to the senior citizens in Delhi Metro rail on the lines of the Indian Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether there is any proposal to provide any concession to the senior citizens in Delhi Metro rail on the lines of the Indian Railways;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )
(a)&(b) : No Sir, there is no such proposal.
(c): Under the Delhi Metro Railway (Operation & Maintenance)
Act 2002, passenger fares of Delhi Metro are fixed as per
recommendations of a Fare Fixation Committee headed by a serving
or retired High Court Judge. The Committee, after considering
all aspects, has recommended a uniform fare structure for all
passengers, including senior citizens and the fares have been
fixed by the Metro Railway Administration accordingly.