In 2020, Lucknow Metro Staff Returned More Than Rs Seven Lakhs Of Commuters They left Behind On Trains
Lucknow, January 6 (TNA) Lucknow Metro continues to win heart of commuters with its commendable passenger service. City’s own Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) Lucknow Metro not only assures safe and convenient travel for all Metro commuters but also takes responsibility of their belongings in their premises, an official said on Wednesday.
Not without reason. In the year 2020, Lucknow Metro returned Rs 7,00,000 (including DD worth Rs 5,32,286) along with more than 39 mobile phones, 8 laptops and other valuables to its rightful owners in just six-and-a-half months of its operations.
Since the commencement of Metro services from CCS Airport to Munshipulia, UPMRC staff has left no stone unturned to meet the expectations of metro commuters with the timely & hassle free return of these lost belongings to the passengers, the official further informed.
"There have been many incidents in the last year in which the Metro staff has exhibited honesty, dignity & sincerity while performing their official duties in the service of public. This has further strengthened the bond of togetherness, trust, & goodwill amongst the commuters" a spokesman said.
On January 17, 2020, UPMRC returned a bag with 1 lakh 10 thousand rupees left behind at baggage scanner machine at Hazratganj metro station belonging to a female passenger. After receiving her bag, she thanked and appreciated the Metro administration & PAC deployed at the station.
On September 9, 2020, a passenger Prashant Kumar forgot his bag on the baggage scanning machine at Vishvavidyalaya Metro station containing a Demand Draft of Rs. 5,32,286. Later, on realising that he had forgotten his bag, he rushed back to the metro station fearing he had lost it.
But on reaching the station, he was informed that he need not to worry and that the bag was in safe custody. On duty security guard had submitted his belongings to the Station Controller and after due verification, the bag was handed over to its rightful owner. Mr. Prashant was so thrilled with the professionalism of the Metro staff and thanked them for their exemplary services.
On September 29, 2020, a handbag containing a gold bangle and Rs 16,220 rupees was returned to Anju Aggarwal, Advocate, Lucknow High Court. She lost her bag inside the train on March 09, 2020, while traveling in the metro, since then the bag was unclaimed and kept at the “Lost and Found” cell of UPMRC.
UPMRC staff contacted her with the help of her visiting card found inside the bag & returned her valuables timely & conveniently. She also thanked the Lucknow Metro staff & gave a letter of appreciation for their dedication, commitment & integrity while terming its services as ‘A Trustworthy Companion’.