Bengaluru's Namma Metro hits record daily average ridership of 7.5 lakh passengers in June: Report

In June, Namma Metro set a new benchmark with an average daily ridership of 7,45,659, generating ₹58.23 crore in revenue.

Updated on: Aug 2, 2024, 12:14:06 IST

By Yamini C S

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In June, Bengaluru's Namma Metro achieved a historic milestone, reaching its highest-ever average daily ridership, according to the latest figures released by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). The metro system saw an impressive average of 7,45,659 passengers per day throughout the month, which resulted in a total revenue of ₹58.23 crore, the Deccan Herald reported.

The most significant single-day ridership occurred on June 19, with 8,08,071 passengers. (PTI)

This record-breaking ridership surpasses the previous high of 7,18,170 passengers per day recorded in May. Earlier in the year, average daily ridership figures also peaked at 7.05 lakh in February, 7.01 lakh in January, and 6.88 lakh in December 2023.

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June’s remarkable performance included a total of 2,23,69,774 passengers utilizing the metro services over the month. The most significant single-day ridership occurred on June 19, with 8,08,071 passengers, demonstrating a notable surge in daily use, the report noted. The day with the highest revenue was June 3, which saw earnings of ₹2.51 crore.

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The BMRCL is in the midst of opening the extended Green Line of the Bengaluru metro, stretching from Nagasandra to Madavara (BIEC) on Tumakuru Road, by October. The corporation will also launch the highly anticipated Yellow Line, which stretches 19.15 kilometres from RV Road to Bommasandra, by the end of this year with at least eight trains operating on a 15-minute interval.

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The remaining Metro lines under phases II, IIA, and IIB, which include new routes from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, and Silk Board to the city's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), are expected to generate further footfall for the BMRCL.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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