Editorial Policy & Standards
Our institutional commitment to accuracy, impartiality, fact-checking rigor, and transparency across all Patna Metro transit guides and news coverage.
1. Editorial Mission & Purpose
PatnaMetroGuide.in is published to serve as an authoritative, reader-first educational and navigation reference for Patna’s urban transit systems. Our highest priority is commuter utility: every station profile, fare estimate, interchange diagram, and construction milestone must meet high thresholds of accuracy and clarity before publication.
Because mass transit decisions directly affect citizens’ daily schedules, safety, and travel expenses, we adhere to strict fact-checking protocols similar to independent civic journalism outlets.
2. Fact-Checking & Verification Methodology
We enforce a multi-step verification process for every station feature, milestone update, and policy analysis:
Multi-Tier Source Cross-Checking
Transit data is verified against official PMRCL releases, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) project databases, and Detailed Project Report (DPR) engineering schematics. Unverified social media rumors are never reported as fact.
Explicit Labeling of Estimates vs Commissioned Data
Prior to the full commissioning of any section, projected train frequencies, fare slabs, and operating hours are explicitly marked as "Estimated / DPR-modeled" to ensure riders are never misinformed.
Field Survey Validation
Local contributors visit station locations to document physical landmark proximity, pedestrian walking access, hospital connectivity, and feeder auto-rickshaw stands.
3. Corrections & Retractions Policy
We take pride in getting details right, but when an error occurs — whether in station spelling, gate number, route distance, or projected completion dates — we correct it promptly and transparently.
- Minor factual corrections (such as typographical errors, grammatical tweaks, or minor landmark updates) are corrected immediately upon identification.
- Substantive corrections (such as changes to corridor alignments, interchange configurations, or revised tariff structures) are updated with revision dates and explicit editorial changelogs.
- Readers can flag potential discrepancies anytime through our Contact Desk. Submissions are reviewed within 24-48 business hours.
4. Advertising & Editorial Independence
PatnaMetroGuide.in maintains complete separation between our editorial content and advertising partnerships. We do not accept sponsored transit advice, paid promotion of unverified real estate projects without clear disclosure, or any commercial arrangement that compromises editorial integrity.
All digital advertising displayed on the portal is clearly identified as such and does not influence route recommendations, station guides, or construction status ratings.
Review & Audit Cadence
Weekly Review: Construction progress milestones, trial run news, and tender announcements.
Monthly Review: Station directories, feeder transit options, and landmark proximity guides.
Immediate Review: Any official notification or fare schedule issued by PMRCL.