KIOSKS TO BE SET UP IN SPACES ALLOTTED IN SIX METRO STNS OF AQUA LINE: NMRC

NOIDA: In yet another move to augment its non-fare box revenue, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has decided to allot space for kiosks in several of its Metro stations across the Aqua Line, said officials in the know of the matter.

The NMRC has initiated the tendering process to lease out space at six Metro stations for kiosks of different kinds. The tender closes on May 6, after which the space will be leased out to the successful bidder, said officials.

“We will start with offering kiosks at six Metro stations, where the footfall is high. The space available at each Metro station is different, which will determine the number of kiosks to be set up in each station. Every station can have 3-6 kiosks,” said a spokesperson of NMRC.

As of now, the kiosks are being offered at Sectors 51, 137, 142, Knowledge Park 2, Pari Chowk and Alpha 1. The Sector 137 Metro station has just one space measuring 10 square metres (sqm), which is the least available space for setting up a kiosk.

According to NMRC officials, maximum space of 52sqm is being offered at Sector 51, spread across three floors. Meanwhile, a space measuring 48sqm spread across two floors is available at Sector 142 while 33sqm spread across three floors is available each at Knowledge Park 2 and Pari Chowk. A space measuring 16.5sqm is available across two floors of Alpha 1 Metro station.

Officials said that the entire space at any Metro station will be leased out to one vendor, who can divide the space into various kiosks depending on the space available. The kiosks can keep a large variety of products, ranging from clothes, accessories, home décor, food, toys, stationary, among other products.

With offices and business operations opening up after the third wave of the Covid-19, Metro ridership also spiked in April after it started full-fledged operations.