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Pune Metro kicked off 2025 with a bang, recording its highest single-day ridership on January 1, with over 2.04 lakh commuters traveling on the metro. According to data shared by Pune Metro, 1,02,738 commuters traveled on the Purple Line (Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate), while 1,02,175 commuters used the Aqua Line (Ramwadi to Vanaz).
This milestone marks a significant increase in ridership for Pune Metro, which has been gaining popularity since its launch. In 2024, the metro recorded a total ridership of 4.57 crore, with October seeing the highest ridership of 48.19 lakh passengers, followed by 46.21 lakh in September.
The revenue generated by Pune Metro in 2024 was ₹276.58 crore, with October being the highest-earning month at ₹7.52 crore, followed by ₹7.07 crore in September. The monthly ridership and revenue data for Pune Metro in 2024 shows a steady increase in both numbers, indicating the growing reliance of Punekars on the metro for their daily commute.
Pune Metro’s increasing popularity is a testament to its convenience, efficiency, and reliability, making it a preferred mode of transportation for Punekars. As the city continues to grow and develop, Pune Metro is likely to play an increasingly important role in meeting the transportation needs of its citizens.
