No free services for IPL final, clarifies BMRCL
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has clarified that there will be no free metro travel for fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the IPL final. This statement comes in response to misleading social media posts and advertisements claiming otherwise. BMRCL emphasized that all passengers are required to purchase valid tickets and should verify information through official channels.
- ▪BMRCL has not announced any free metro travel for IPL final fans.
- ▪The corporation has not authorized any promotions for free travel.
- ▪Passengers must purchase valid tickets for commuting.
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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Saturday clarified that it has not announced any scheme offering free metro travel for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans on May 31, amid social media posts and advertisements claiming free services ahead of the IPL final.In a statement, BMRCL said it had neither approved nor authorised any individual, organisation, or entity to promote or advertise free travel on Namma Metro for RCB supporters or any other category of passengers.The corporation reiterated that all passengers must purchase valid tickets for commuting. BMRCL urged the public not to rely on unauthorised social media posts, advertisements, or messages and advised commuters to verify information only through official communications issued by the corporation.
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