Chennai, Aug. 7 -- Now those travelling in the Chennai Metro can book their tickets on Uber App and that too with 50% discount right through the month of August.

Uber today announced the rollout of metro ticketing on the Chennai Metro through the Uber app, in partnership with Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL), and powered by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).

Starting today, Uber users in Chennai can now plan their metro journeys, purchase QR-based tickets, and access real-time transit information - all within the Uber app.

This functionality has been enabled through ONDC's interoperable network, connecting Uber with public transport infrastructure.

Riders in Chennai will be able to avail a 50% discount on metro tickets throug...