IRCTC management says the share of train passengers who opt out of prepaid meal services is rising. The company estimates that between 25% and 30% of prepaid bookings involve passengers choosing not to take the meal.
IRCTC presents the figure as an internal estimate rather than a confirmed statistic. The outlet reports that management acknowledges the number has not yet been fully verified, suggesting the measure may be based on available booking and opt-out patterns rather than final, audited counts.
Across the coverage provided, the main points are consistent: IRCTC is attributing the increase to customer choices, and it is also clarifying that the reported opt-out range is not yet confirmed. No additional causes—such as policy changes, pricing, or service quality—are detailed in the excerpts, and the emphasis remains on the current trend and the tentative nature of the estimate.
