Kochi Metro’s Independence Day offers | Fusion - WeRIndia

As India celebrates 75 years of its Independence with great joy and patriotism, many public and private entities have offered various offers to mark the celebration.

In this context, Kochi Metro launched a special Independence Day offer to its commuters. As part of its Freedom to Travel initiative, commuters can travel any distance in the metro operated by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) for just ₹10.

The KMRL announced this Independence Day offer. It also arranged programmes for commuters to celebrate Independence Day at different metro stations.

As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Kochi metro launched this offer and released a statement. As per the statement, any person can travel in Kochi metro for just ₹10 on August 15 from 6 am to 11 pm. This fare is applicable for any distance.

That is, commuters can travel any distance by paying just ₹10 as a ticket fare today. In addition, the KMRL has planned different programmes for its commuters. Freedom Ride, a cyclathon, has been initiated from JLN stadium metro station at 6:30 am.

To protect the environment from plastic, it decided to distribute 10,000 melange bags to commuters at metro stations. These bags are distributed under the Freedom from the plastic campaign.

Besides, the KMRL also arranged cultural programmes for its commuters. Students of Greets Public school will entertain the public with dance and music at Edappally metro station from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

In addition, Plug and Play Foundation will give a music performance at Edappally Metro station from 5:30 pm.

Also, there will be performances of students of Crescent Public school at Aluva metro station from 11:30 am to 1 pm. They will entertain commuters with magic shows, flash mobs and Karate performances.

Freedom Night, a music performance, has been arranged for commuters at the Vytilla metro station. A music band will perform from 5 pm to 7 pm.

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