The Rapid Pass offers a 10% discount on every Dhaka Metro Rail journey. Here are the key details about this discount and usage:
The 10% discount applies automatically when you pay your fare using the Rapid Pass smart card on the Metro Rail.
The Rapid Pass is an interoperable smart card that can be used across multiple public transport modes, including metro rail, selected buses, and potentially other services in the future.
To use the discount, you simply tap your registered Rapid Pass card on the fare reader at metro station gates. The fare amount with the 10% discount will be deducted from your stored card balance.
The Rapid Pass card has lifetime validity and can be recharged instantly through various channels such as Dutch-Bangla Bank branches, metro station counters, and agent points.
Unlike single journey tickets, the Rapid Pass ensures convenience by eliminating the need to buy tickets for every trip and offers savings through the discount.
The card is non-transferable and linked to the registered user for security.
Commuters interested in the metro rail only can alternatively use the MRT Pass, which also provides a 10% discount but is limited to metro rail use only. Rapid Pass is more suited for those using multiple transport modes.
The Rapid Pass is currently available at several locations including metro stations and Dutch-Bangla Bank branches with an initial cost of around 400 taka (including a refundable deposit and initial balance).
Trip history and balance can be checked at station readers, but live balance viewing on the card itself is not possible as it is an offline card.
In summary, the Rapid Pass 10% metro rail discount provides a significant cost saving and seamless travel experience for commuters using Dhaka’s metro rail, encouraging more commuters to adopt the smart card system for efficient and discounted rides. The discount is valid perpetually for all journeys made using the card on the metro rail system.