Long queues at metro stations have been a familiar frustration for thousands of daily commuters in Dhaka. This is beginning to change as Dhaka Metro Rail users can now recharge their MRT Pass and Rapid Pass online through mobile apps and digital payment platforms, making travel faster and more convenient.
Purchase of MRT Pass
Passengers without an MRT Pass will need to get one at a metro station first. A reusable smart card usually has an initial payment consisting of a refundable deposit and travel balance. Once issued, the card can be used for normal metro journeys and gives fare discounts compared to single-journey tickets.
How does Online Recharge work?
The biggest recent change has been the roll-out of online top-ups. Commuters can register their MRT Pass or Rapid Pass through the official Rapid Pass platform or mobile app and add money through debit cards, credit cards, online banking, bKash, Nagad, Rocket and other digital payment methods.
Users can add funds from almost anywhere without having to go to a ticket counter. The online system was created specifically to decrease congestion and waiting times at metro stations.
Using Your Pass
Passengers can recharge online by tapping their MRT Pass or Rapid Pass on an Add Value Machine (AVM) within the metro stations. This step will sync the online payment with the physical card and update the available balance. This step of activation is required in order to use the newly added funds for travel.
Furthermore, many of the commuters with NFC-enabled smartphones check the balance and transaction history of their cards using dedicated apps, allowing them to track their travel expenses and recharge whenever needed.
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A Smarter Journey
Dhaka Metro Rail is also getting closer to a more digital experience for commuters with online recharging on offer. Rather than queuing to load a card, travellers can top up their travel money straight from their smartphone and then just tap their pass at the station before getting on. The result is a faster, more comfortable ride for the growing number of metro users in the city.
Summary
Dhaka Metro Rail’s new online recharge system allows MRT Pass and Rapid Pass holders to add funds through smartphones using digital payment methods. After recharging online, passengers only need to tap their card at a station AVM machine to activate the balance, helping them avoid long ticketing queues and enjoy a more seamless travel experience.
