PUNE: Uber today announced the launch of metro ticketing on the Uber app in Pune, making daily commuting easier and more seamless for Punekars enabled by ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). Starting today, commuters can plan their metro journeys and purchase QR-based tickets directly within the Uber app without waiting in ticket queues or switching between multiple apps.

Pune is now the fifth Indian city where Uber has rolled out metro ticketing, following launches in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The launch comes at a time when more commuters are increasingly looking for faster, smarter, and more connected ways to move around the city. Now, commuters who book their metro ticket on the Uber app can avail a 50% discount upto ₹ 10 for a limited time period.

During his recent India visit, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi shared that more than 10 million metro rides have already been booked through the Uber app across India, underlining the growing popularity of integrated public transit solutions. Built through ONDC’s interoperable network, these integrations are part of Uber’s broader effort to bring public transport and last-mile mobility together in one seamless experience. Pune commuters can now book metro tickets directly on the Uber app using UPI payments and continue their onward journey using Uber Auto, Bike, Go, and other mobility options.

Neha Kapoor, Head – Strategic Initiatives, Uber India & South Asia, said, “Metro ticketing on Uber is making everyday commuting simpler by bringing public transit and last-mile mobility together in one place. With Pune becoming the fifth city to go live, we’re excited to expand a seamless, end-to-end mobility experience to more riders. More than 10 million metro journeys have already been booked through Uber across India, and we’re seeing strong adoption as commuters increasingly look for faster, more connected ways to move around cities. This is a powerful example of how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure is helping reimagine urban mobility at a population scale.”

Shri Shravan Hardikar (IAS), Managing Director, Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation, said, “Ticketing integration with Uber will play an important role in improving commuter convenience and encouraging greater adoption of public transport. By enabling metro ticketing directly on the Uber app, we are making travel planning simpler and more accessible for Pune’s commuters.”

Vibhor Jain, MD & CEO, ONDC, said, “Uber’s launch of Pune Metro ticketing, its fifth city in under a year, demonstrates how ONDC’s open network accelerates transit rollout. Pune Metro commuters can now book QR tickets directly in the Uber app, cutting out extra steps and reaching more riders. By linking Pune’s Metro to a national digital transit backbone, ONDC makes journeys seamless while enabling Pune Metro to boost ridership and reduce operational costs. This launch is a major step toward our shared goal of expanding easy, sustainable public transport.”

How to book Pune Metro tickets on the Uber app:

• Open the Uber app
• Select the “Metro” option on the home screen
• Enter your entry and destination stations
• Purchase your QR ticket using UPI
• Scan and ride with ease

Uber continues to explore metro ticketing integrations in more cities across India.

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PUNE: Shivsrushti, Asia’s largest historical theme park being developed in Ambegaon Budruk, Pune, has received a generous donation of Rs 51 lakhs from the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, Pune. As per Abhay Bhutda’s wishes, this donation will be used to spread awareness about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life and legacy among the masses. To achieve this, Shivsrushti will offer tickets at a nominal rate of Rs 50 to visitors from May 15 to July 15, 2025. The tickets will be available online through Shivsrushti’s official website only.

Jagdish Kadam, Chairman of Shivsrushti, stated that this project is designed and developed as per Babasaheb Purandare’s wish to create awareness about the humanitarian qualities of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This initiative will enable enthusiasts to experience the grandeur of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s era in a comfortable and air-conditioned environment.

Shivsrushti- The theme park, spread over 21 acres, showcases the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivsrushti invites all interested individuals to register online and take advantage of this limited but unique opportunity to explore the theme park at a minimal cost.

Recently, in February, the second phase of Shivsrushti was inaugurated by Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti. A key attraction of this phase is the Time Machine Theatre, where visitors can experience Shivaji Maharaj’s era through modern technology, including mapping, holography, and physical effects.

The theme park also features various parts, including ‘Durg Vaibhav’, ‘Ranangan’, ‘Shrimant Yogi’, and ‘Sinhasanadhishwar’, which showcase Shivaji Maharaj’s life and legacy through exhibits and displays. Visitors can also see high-resolution prints of Shivaji Maharaj’s paintings, a replica of the Tulja Bhavani temple, and the Ganga Sagar lake, among other attractions.

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