Pune Metro Sees Unprecedented Success During Ganeshotsav, Records 20.44 Lakh Ridership
Pune Metro witnesses a massive surge in ridership during Ganeshotsav, generating ₹3.05 crore revenue
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To accommodate the increased footfall and ensure smooth transportation, Pune Metro extended its passenger service hours until midnight and increased the frequency. From September 7 to 9, metro services operated from 6am to 11pm, while from September 10 to 16, it was extended further, running from 6am to 12 midnight. On the last day, the metro ran continuously for 24 hours, from 6am on September 17 to 6am on September 18.
According to the data, the number of commuters traveling by metro was 1,17,723 on September 7; 1,48,710 on September 8; 1,50,042 on September 9; 1,49,426 on September 10; 1,50,685 on September 11; 1,68,564 on September 12; 1,76,946 on September 13; 2,43,435 on September 14; 2,25,644 on September 15; 1,66,534 on September 16; and 3,46,633 on September 17.
The Pune Metro generated revenue of ₹14,46,150 on September 7; ₹18,45,220 on September 8; ₹25,02,552 on September 9; ₹24,70,265 on September 10; ₹25,13,825 on September 11; ₹27,88,832 on September 12; ₹29,43,133 on September 13; ₹29,73,589 on September 14; ₹27,95,432 on September 15; ₹28,09,649 on September 16; and ₹54,92,412 on September 17.
The total ridership from September 1 to 17 was 28,16,871 — 9,55,056 for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to District Court route and 18,66,815 for the Vanaz to Ramwadi route. Besides, the total revenue from September 1 to 17 was ₹4,29,80,155 — ₹1,38,99,193 for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to District Court route and ₹2,90,80,964 for the Vanaz to Ramwadi route.
About Pune Metro Pune Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Pune, India. It is operated by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO), a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the ridership of Pune Metro during Ganeshotsav?
The ridership of Pune Metro during Ganeshotsav was 20.44 lakh.
What was the revenue generated by Pune Metro during Ganeshotsav?
The revenue generated by Pune Metro during Ganeshotsav was ₹3.05 crore.
What were the extended service hours of Pune Metro during Ganeshotsav?
The metro services operated from 6am to 11pm from September 7 to 9, and from 6am to 12 midnight from September 10 to 16.
What was the total ridership of Pune Metro from September 1 to 17?
The total ridership of Pune Metro from September 1 to 17 was 28,16,871.
What was the total revenue of Pune Metro from September 1 to 17?
The total revenue of Pune Metro from September 1 to 17 was ₹4,29,80,155.
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