Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia Mappls, India’s leading digital mapping and deep-tech company, to integrate Mumbai Metro data into the Mappls App. The integration will enable commuters to discover Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) stations, explore routes, access information on fares and train frequencies, and plan seamless end-to-end journeys from origin to destination through the Mappls App. By making official metro information readily available on a single platform, the collaboration will benefit daily commuters, residents, visitors and tourists, helping them make informed travel choices and navigate the Aqua Line network with greater ease and convenience.
Commenting on the partnership, R Ramana, Director (Planning & Real Estate/NFBR), MMRCL, said, “Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation is committed to making metro travel more accessible, convenient and technology-enabled for commuters. The integration of Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) information into the Mappls App will help commuters plan their journeys more effectively, navigate the network with ease and access relevant travel information at one place. Our partnership with MapmyIndia marks another step towards delivering a smarter and more seamless metro experience across Mumbai.”
Rohan Verma, Joint Managing Director, MapmyIndia Mappls, said, “We are happy to partner with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation to make official information easily accessible to Mumbaikars and those traveling to the city. Starting with Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), the Mappls app will now be their Metro Guide and offer accurate/real-time enabling commuters to efficiently plan their journeys and access the Mumbai Metro network with greater ease. This collaboration demonstrates the role of Swadeshi technology is facilitating smarter urban mobility and reinforces MapmyIndia Mappls commitment towards an Aatmanirbhar and digitally connected India.”
The partnership brings together MMRCL’s authoritative metro information and MapmyIndia’s indigenous maps and location technology. Once integrated, Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) information will be accessible to over 45 million Mappls App users in real-time, making it easier for commuters to access official information and plan their metro journeys with confidence:
- Metro Station Data (Geotagged Location, facilities such as parking for cars,
- bikes, etc)
- Mumbai Metro Network (colour of lines, line changes, etc)
- Frequency of trains
- Fare Prices
- Number of stations and lines
