Pune Metro Sees Strong 2025: Ridership Surpasses 6.7 Crore, Earnings Over Rs 100 Crore
Pune, 2nd January 2026: Pune Metro marked a significant milestone in 2025, carrying 6.71 crore passengers across its operational corridors—from Pimpri-Chinchwad to Swargate and Vanaz to Ramwadi—and generating a total revenue of Rs 107.6 crore, according to officials.
Steady Growth in Ridership
Monthly ridership data indicate a consistent upward trend throughout the year: - Lowest ridership: 43.07 lakh in February - Highest ridership: 75.92 lakh in September
Several months, including July, September, November, and December, saw ridership exceed 60 lakh, reflecting increasing commuter reliance on the metro system.
Month Ridership (lakh) Revenue (₹ crore) January 49.64 7.87 February 43.07 6.73 March 44.81 7.01 April 46.59 7.47 May 47.62 7.72 June 52.41 8.33 July 59.58 9.42 August 69.48 10.72 September 75.92 11.70 October 59.31 9.36 November 61.48 9.44 December 61.05 9.56 Total 6.71 crore 107.6 crore
Revenue closely tracked passenger numbers, starting at Rs 6.73 crore in February and peaking at Rs 11.70 crore in September. The steady rise in earnings underscores the growing financial sustainability of Pune Metro operations.
Officials noted that the metro’s consistent growth highlights its critical role in reducing road congestion and providing a reliable, efficient public transport option for Pune residents.
Future Expansion Set to Boost Ridership
The upcoming Hinjawadi–Shivajinagar Metro line, scheduled to be operational by March 2026, is projected to further increase ridership and revenue, reinforcing Pune Metro’s status as the backbone of the city’s public transportation network.
“The continuous rise in passengers this year demonstrates that Pune Metro is becoming an integral part of daily commuting, while also helping to ease traffic and reduce travel times,” officials said.
