India, Oct. 10 -- For someone who has unwavering faith in Mumbai's suburban locals, also called the city's 'lifeline', I took a leap of faith on Thursday and skipped the locals completely to commute from Borivali to south Mumbai via the metro, including the newly inaugurated stretch of the aqua line.

I started my journey from Poisar station on the Metro 7 Red line. I downloaded the newly launched 'Mumbai One' app while on the way to the station and began exploring the app. The registration process was user friendly and there were six broad options on the homepage - for purchasing a ticket, planning a journey, nearby stations, nearby tourist attractions, city guide and smart card. A map on the home page displays the various metro and subu...