Overview

• Commuters continue to report zero cellular signal at key underground stations, particularly between Acharya Atre Chowk and Cuffe Parade, disrupting calls and UPI transactions.
• MMRC says BSNL has been onboarded to provide coverage soon, while other telecom operators have not yet fully cooperated on network upgrades.
• Free Wi‑Fi at stations remains patchy for many riders, with some devices failing to detect it and OTP-based logins stalling without mobile connectivity.
• The new WhatsApp ticketing service lets passengers message +91 98730 16836 or scan station QR codes to buy up to six QR tickets, with UPI free and minimal card fees, powered by PeLocal with Meta support.
• Ridership has topped 1.5 lakh daily and hit 1.64 lakh on October 13, and some passengers have resorted to finding cash or small change outside stations when digital payments fail.