Bengaluru Metro Crosses 100 Crore Ridership Mark
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) announced that Bengaluru's Namma Metro has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 100 crore ridership on December 29, 2023, .The initial route from MG Road to Byappanahalli, covering 6.7 km, witnessed an average daily ridership of 33,152 passengers in its first year.
The metro system has come a long way since then, and now it has a network of 74 km with 65 stations. The average daily ridership has also increased to over 6 lakh passengers. This is a testament to the growing popularity of the metro system among the people of Bengaluru.
The BMRCL is planning to further expand the metro network in the coming years. The Pink Line and Yellow Line are currently under construction, and once they are completed, the metro network will cover a total distance of 138 km. The BMRCL is also planning to introduce driverless trains on the metro network in the future.
The Bengaluru Metro has played a significant role in reducing traffic congestion in the city. It has also helped to improve air quality and make the city more sustainable. The metro system is an important part of Bengaluru's infrastructure, and it is sure to play an even more important role in the city's future.
