<h1>Public sector bank partners with metro operator for smart card and QR ticketing to boost digital payments</h1> A public sector bank entered into a partnership with a metropolitan metro operator to provide ticketing solutions. The agreement involves the bank facilitating the issuance of smart cards for regular commuters and offering paper ticket and QR-based ticketing options. The system will integrate with the metro operator's ticketing APIs to enable real-time validation and instant confirmation of transactions. This collaboration aims to improve commuter convenience and promote digital payments in public transportation for a metro line with significant daily ridership and transaction volume.