Pune Metro’s ridership increases after route extension from Ruby Hall to Ramwadi

The Pune Metro’s ridership has seen significant growth following the completion of the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch. With an impressive increase of approximately 9 lakh passengers from January to May, the Pune Metro’s average daily footfall now exceeds 80,000.

As per the data shared by Pune Metro, the service currently records around 90,000 ridership over the weekends. This surge in passengers is attributed to the recent route extension, which has made commuting more convenient for many residents.

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Since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch has seen a steady rise in daily passengers. The metro had 17.05 lakh passengers in January before the extension, which grew slightly to 17.76 lakh in February. Following the route expansion, ridership increased to 22.58 lakh in March, 23.81 lakh in April, and 26.16 lakh in May.

Hemant Sonawane, Public Relations Officer of Pune Metro, stated, “Daily ridership figures have also seen a remarkable rise, from around 56,612 in January to 84,387 after the route extension. This surge has significantly boosted the metro’s daily revenue, which now stands at ₹14 lakh. In May alone, the Pune Metro generated a total income of ₹4.25 crore.”