Pune Metro Records 48.32 Lakh Riders During 12-Day Ganeshotsav; Over 5 Lakh Travel On Anant Chaturdashi
Pune: Pune Metro witnessed a sharp rise in ridership during this year's Ganeshotsav, with more than 48.32 lakh passengers travelling on the network during the 12-day festival period from Sep 14 to Sep 25. The increased footfall also helped MahaMetro generate ₹7.49 crore in revenue, as thousands of devotees and citizens opted for public transport to reach key locations across the city. According…
Pune Metro experienced a surge in ridership during this year's Ganeshotsav, with over 48.32 lakh passengers utilizing the network over 12 days from September 14 to September 25. This marked a significant increase compared to the previous two years, with a 29.99% rise over 2025 and a 136.32% rise compared to 2024. The festival period saw 48,32,915 passenger journeys, generating revenue of ₹7.49 crore.
The biggest jump in ridership occurred on Anant Chaturdashi, with 5,80,280 passengers traveling during the 6 am to 6 am timeframe. Line 1, connecting PCMC and Swargate, led in ridership with 25,15,516 passengers and ₹4.17 crore in revenue. The District Court Metro station, serving as an interchange, saw 10,39,452 passengers during the festival.
Mahatma Phule Mandai station recorded the highest footfall with 6,82,473 passengers. Digital ticketing and cashless payments were widely adopted, with 71% of passengers using digital methods and 86% making payments through online modes. MahaMetro increased train frequency to every five minutes and operated 24-hour services on immersion day to handle the increased passenger load.
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