MMRDA Metro network crosses 300 million passenger journeys as Mumbai ridership reaches new milestone

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA on Tuesday said its Metro network has crossed 300 million 30 crore passenger journeys marking a major milestone for the citys expanding rapid transit systemAccording to MMRDA the milestone was achieved on August 3 2026 across Metro Line 2A Dahisar EastAndheri West Metro Line 7 Dahisar EastGundavali Metro Line 2B Phase 1 Diamond GardenMandale and Metro Line 9 Phase 1 Dahisar EastKashigaonThe authority said the latest milestone reflects increasing commuter preference for Metro services as a reliable mode of public transportFastest growth recorded for latest milestoneMMRDA said the latest 50 million passenger journeys were completed in 179 days making it the fastest growth phase since the Metro network became operationalAccording to the authority the average daily ridership addition during this period rose to nearly 279 lakh passenger journeys compared with 270 lakh during the previous milestone registering a 335 per cent increase despite weekends holidays and seasonal travel patternsThe authority also said that the current daily ridership growth is more than 23 per cent higher than the pace recorded during the 100150 million passenger journey phase Since the first five million passenger journeys were achieved the average daily ridership addition has increased by nearly 94 times indicating sustained growth in Metro usageNew Metro corridors boost connectivityMMRDA attributed the rise in ridership partly to the commissioning of Metro Line 2B Phase 1 and Metro Line 9 Phase 1 on April 7 2026 which added nine new stations to the network and improved connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan RegionRidership milestonesAccording to MMRDA the Metro network has achieved the following passenger journey milestones since operations beganMetro Lines 2A and 7 inaugurated April 2 20225 million passenger journeys September 17 202210 million passenger journeys January 27 202350 million passenger journeys September 20 2023100 million passenger journeys May 28 2024150 million passenger journeys January 4 2025200 million passenger journeys August 4 2025250 million passenger journeys February 5 2026300 million passenger journeys August 3 2026MMRDA highlights growing public adoptionIn a statement issued by MMRDA Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the milestone reflected growing public confidence in the Metro network and the states efforts to expand sustainable urban transport across the Mumbai Metropolitan RegionThirty crore passenger journeys are not merely a number they represent 30 crore votes of confidence by the people of Mumbai in our vision for a modern efficient and sustainable public transport system Every Metro journey reflects a conscious shift towards faster safer and cleaner mobility As we continue to expand Metro connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region we are laying the foundation of a globally competitive Mumbai where seamless public transport will define the quality of urban life I congratulate MMRDA every member of the Metro team for their unwavering commitment to delivering safe and seamless Metro services Fadnavis saidDeputy Chief Minister and MMRDA Chairman Eknath Shinde said the achievement demonstrated the trust commuters have placed in the Metro system and reiterated the authoritys commitment to expanding Metro connectivity to Thane and other parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan RegionldquoThe milestone of 300 million passenger journeys is not merely a number it is a reflection of the immense trust that Mumbaikars have placed in the Metro network developed by MMRDA I congratulate the entire MMRDA team for this outstanding achievement and sincerely thank every commuter who has made Metro an integral part of their daily life This growing faith of the people is our biggest strength and our greatest responsibility We are now committed to taking this very same standard of worldclass Metro services beyond Mumbai to Thane and every corner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region The day is not far when the entire MMR will be seamlessly connected through Metro enabling citizens to travel faster safer and more comfortably while bringing our cities our economy and our people closer than ever before Shinde saidMMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner and Chairman of Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited MMMOCL Dr Sanjay Mukherjee said crossing 300 million passenger journeys reflected the increasing dependence of commuters on the Metro networkHe added that achieving the latest 50 million passenger journeys in a record 179 days highlights the growing role of Metro services in Mumbais daily transport system and credited the achievement to the efforts of engineers planners operators and frontline staffCrossing the landmark of 300 million passenger journeys is a moment of immense pride for MMRDA and Maha Mumbai Metro More importantly it reflects the growing trust that citizens have placed in our Metro system The fact that the latest 50 million passenger journeys were achieved in a record 179 days with an average of nearly 28 lakh passenger journeys every day demonstrates that the Metro has become an integral part of Mumbairsquos everyday life Behind this achievement lies the unwavering commitment of thousands of engineers planners operators and frontline staff who work round the clock to deliver a safe reliable and worldclass commuting experience We dedicate this milestone to every commuter whose continued trust motivates us to build an even stronger Metro network for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Mukherjee said