Now
buy Chennai Metro tickets on Uber app
Uber offers 50%
introductory discount on Chennai metro tickets till Aug 31
Chennai, Aug 7,
2025: Uber today announced the rollout of metro ticketing on the Chennai
Metro through the Uber app, in partnership with Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL),
and powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Starting today, Uber users in Chennai can
now plan their metro journeys, purchase QR-based tickets, and access real-time
transit information - all within the Uber app. This functionality has been
enabled through ONDC’s interoperable network, connecting Uber with public
transport infrastructure. Riders in Chennai will be able to avail a 50%
discount on metro tickets through the month of August. Additionally, to
facilitate a connected journey, Uber is also offering 50% off up to Rs 20
across both Uber Auto and Uber Moto for rides originating or terminating at
metro stations in Chennai. This offer is also valid for the month of August.
This integration is part of Uber’s expansion
plans for Chennai across product categories, and underscores the company’s
commitment to the city. Chennai is only the second city in India to get metro
ticketing through the Uber app, after Delhi earlier this year.
Speaking at the launch, Manikandan Thangarathnam, Senior Director -
Mobility and Platforms, Uber, said “Our
partnership with CMRL marks a significant milestone in our journey to make
urban mobility more seamless, accessible, and efficient. Chennai is a key focus
market for Uber, and we’re doubling down on efforts to solve everyday commuting
challenges for its residents. By integrating metro ticketing into the Uber app,
we are simplifying multimodal travel and reinforcing our commitment to being a
true one-stop solution for Chennai’s mobility needs. This collaboration
reflects our belief in harnessing the power of public-private partnerships to
build smarter, more connected cities.”
Shri MA Siddique,
Managing Director, CMRL, said, “We
are pleased to partner with Uber to enhance the last-mile connectivity
experience for Chennai Metro passengers. This collaboration aligns with CMRL's
vision of providing world-class, tech-enabled transport solutions that make
commuting more convenient and accessible.
The payments for metro ticketing will be
supported exclusively through UPI, reinforcing Uber’s commitment to
accelerating digital payments adoption and financial inclusion. With the
addition of Chennai Metro ticketing, Uber continues to strengthen its multimodal
offering, following two-wheelers, autos, cars, and buses, making it easier for
riders to plan and complete their entire journey seamlessly within a single
app.
About Uber
Uber came to India in 2013 with a simple
promise: press a button, get a ride. More than 10 years and over 3 billion
trips later, we continue to build products to help people get where they need
to be. Today, Uber is available across 125 cities in India and has become
#IndiaKiRide where people can go where they have to on Moto, Auto, Cars and
even Buses - designed for their various intracity and intercity travel needs.
With just a swipe on the app we make mobility seamless for millions and support
over 1.4 million Indians making a sustainable income by getting in the driver's
seat. We continue to reimagine the way the world moves for the better in ever
expanding ways and as we mark our ten-year milestone - we remain committed to
keep India Moving Forward.
