In a momentous achievement, Mumbai Metro’s Lines 2A and 7 proudly announced that they have transported over 5 crore passengers in just six months, from April 2, 2022, to September 24, 2023. The Maha Mumbai Metro Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) officially confirmed this remarkable milestone.
Commuters in Mumbai have been flocking to these metro lines, turning stations like Andheri West, Anand Nagar, Dahanukar Wadi, Dahisar (East), Kandivali (West), and Borivali (West) into bustling hubs for daily travelers.
In addition to this surge in ridership, the adoption of the Mumbai One Card has been equally impressive. According to the official release, approximately 1,49,556 passengers have embraced this convenient payment method, accounting for a remarkable 40 percent of daily commuters. This shift toward the Mumbai One Card not only simplifies the lives of travelers but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the reliance on paper tickets.
Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Line 7: Vital Commuter Links
Mumbai Metro Line 2A stretches across 18.589 kilometers from Dahisar to Andheri West, fully elevated, and featuring 17 strategically located stations. Meanwhile, Mumbai Metro Line 7 covers 16.495 kilometers from Dahisar East to Gundavali, also fully elevated, with 14 stations from Dahisar to Andheri.
Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, CMD of MMMOCL & Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, expressed his satisfaction with the surging ridership, stating, “Mumbaikars are increasingly choosing the Metro as their preferred mode of transportation, and witnessing a 5 percent growth every month is a significant feat.”
Mumbai Metro: Lifeline of the City
The Mumbai Metro remains the lifeline of the city, providing efficient and eco-friendly urban mobility for millions of residents. With these impressive numbers and the growing popularity of the Mumbai One Card, the future looks brighter than ever for Mumbai’s metro system.
