Metro’s passenger traffic per day increases 25% in 2 years

BENGALURU: Namma Metro’s patronage has increased by more than one lakh after the opening of three new reaches in the past two years.

During the pre-pandemic days, 4.8 lakh passengers opted for Metro services. In 2021, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) opened close to 14km of lines (6-km Green Line extension from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute and 7.5-km Purple Line extension from Mysuru Road to Kengeri). In March 2023, 13.7km of extended Metro line from KR Puram to Kadugodi (Whitefield) was opened for the public.