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The Metro from Quito It is already in operation and today I will tell you everything you need to know about schedules, prices and how to pay for this modern transportation system.
I have had the good fortune of knowing several metro systems in Japan, Hong Kong, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, The Angels, Santiago, Panama, São Paulo, Rio, Medellin and others, but for the first time I can say that I was in the Quito Metro.
In this installment I am going to tell you about my experience in the conveyance most modern of Ecuador so that they know and are prepared for their experience on our first metro line.
Quito already has a Metro
Finally, after years of waiting, some inaugurations, The capital of Ecuador put the Line into regular and permanent commercial operation 1 of the subway, that connects in 15 stops at Quitumbe in the south with Labrador in the north. Exactly the 1 from December to 2023 The service began along the length and breadth of the first line with 16 trains in operation.
I didn't want to be left behind and the next day at 7 am I was in Labrador to be able to experience the "Metro Culture" and thus be able to know what our metro is like, works well or not, missing, what can be improved and all the details to be able to use it.
First, We are going to start with a new format on the YouTube channel, where I reported on my experience, I show you everything you need to know, as I also share my point of view on the good and bad of the system, that will surely improve over time. You can see it here or on YouTube:
Schedules
Now let's talk about the current hours of operation, which could change according to season or demand, It is advisable to consult the Metro's social networks for updates:
- Monday to Friday from 5:30 am until 11 pm.
- Saturdays and Sundays from 7 am until 11 pm.
Ticket prices
How much does the Quito metro cost? Well, the initial values per trip (without integration even to other systems) are the following:
- Normal fare: $0.45.
- Reduced rate (kids, girls, teenagers up to 17 years and older adults): $0.22.
- Preferential rate (People with disabilities): $0.10
To access the reduced or preferential rate you must always present your card or identification card..
How can you pay for a trip on the Quito metro?
This question is quite broad and there are the following alternatives:
- Paying for a single trip at each subway station, either at the counter or in vending machines, This generates a QR code for reading at access points:
- Coins or bills are accepted at the window..
- Tickets are accepted in vending machines. (does not give return) o paid using credit or debit card.
- Generating a QR code in the Quito Metro application.
- Generating an electronic ticket with the Deuna App!
- Using the city card.
- Loading your identity card.
How can I generate a QR code with the metro app?
For this you must have created your account on the metro page at this link: https://quitosemueve.metrodequito.gob.ec/login?redirect=true Once this is done you must download the APP from Google Play and enter with your access data previously registered in the previous link.
After that, In the app you can load your balance with a credit or debit card directly. After which you can generate the QR code in said application.
How do I use the city metro card?
After creating your account in https://quitosemueve.metrodequito.gob.ec/login?redirect=true You should approach any metro station from 9 am with your identity card to activate the card along with a minimum recharge of $3.
Right now, The city card has no cost and the only condition is to recharge, that you can also do it via the APP, but you need to validate your identity card yes or yes.
How do I use the city metro card?
After also creating your account in https://quitosemueve.metrodequito.gob.ec/login?redirect=true You must go to any metro station with your identity card to activate it and recharge.
With this, You can use your ID as a payment method by bringing it directly to the readers at the access points..
You can upload your ID via the APP, but you will have to go to a station to activate it as your payment method and thus validate your account and ID.
This is what I wanted to share with you initially., I will add any other information or if you need to know anything else, You can send it to me in the comments or on my social networks.
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If I generate a QR code and do not use it, how long is it valid to ask to use it?.
From what I saw in my experience, son 24 hours, but if you don't use it, they don't discount your money.
I want to know why the senior citizen rate is not regulated in the city account since the normal rate continues to appear instead of the senior citizen rate, where should I go to have the rate regulated?
Regrettably, there is no such option yet. You have to make the manual purchase every time you travel if you want the reduced rate.
Hello there, validate the ID and charge balance to it, In the metro app I can issue the QR code, but I get that this code is valid 24 hours, that is to say, If I use that code in the afternoon I can use it the next day or pay a new ticket? Thanks
The QR lasts 24 hours and is for single use, This means that if you broadcast it at 10 am today, lasts until 10 am morning.
To validate your ID or code, please expand the information ..?
Thanks
Of course. You must validate the ID at any metro station, This way your account is activated to pay with the ID or receive a city card.