Datamatics Taps AFC and Mobile Ticketing Systems for Mumbai Metro Lines 2B and 9
Datamatics Global Services Ltd., a global provider of Digital Technologies, Operations, and Experiences, has announced its role as the implementing partner for Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) and mobile ticketing systems for Mumbai Metro Lines 2B and 9.The AFC system deployed by the company is designed to facilitate faster entry-exit processes and automated fare deduction. It is suitable for both common mobility cards and QR coded tickets. The inauguration of Phase 1 for both Lines 2B and 9 occurred on April 8, 2026, marking a significant development for the city's public transport infrastructure.
The association extends Datamatics' existing presence in the metro network, as the company has also implemented the AFC solution for Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7.
Rahul Kanodia, Vice Chairman and CEO of Datamatics, commented on the continued partnership, stating, "We take immense pride in our continued association with Mumbai Metro Lines 2A and 7, and now with Lines 2B and 9. Through our advanced AFC and mobile ticketing systems, we are happy to enable faster, smarter, and more seamless mobility for the city. Being headquartered in Mumbai makes this association particularly special for us as these projects are positively impacting millions of Mumbaikars."
Globally, Datamatics has a robust track record in the smart ticketing sector, having successfully executed over 30 AFC projects. These include implementations in high traffic global cities such as London, New York, Melbourne, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Further, the company implemented its AFC solution for the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) in Memphis, USA.
In the Indian market, Datamatics has provided the turnkey AFC solution for several major metro and rail projects. These include the Mumbai Metro, Delhi- Meerut RRTS, Kolkata Metro, Pune Metro, Lucknow Metro, and the Shri Mata Vaishnav Devi shrine cable car in Jammu.
Datamatics enables enterprises to boost their productivity, customer experience, and competitive advantage by going Deep in Digital. The company’s portfolio covers Digital Technologies, Digital Operations, and Digital Experiences, with established products in areas like Intelligent Document Processing, Robotic Process Automation, AI/ML models, Smart Workflows, Business Intelligence, and Automatic Fare Collection. Datamatics serves a diverse global clientele across sectors including Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, International Organizations, and Media & Publishing.
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