Pune’s Metro system witnessed a historic surge in ridership as more than 1.63 lakh passengers utilized the service on the final day of the Ganesh festival. With extended operating hours for the visarjan day, Pune Metro offered seamless connectivity to citizens attending the festivities and grand processions organized by Ganesh mandals on Tilak Road and Laxmi Road.
Pune, India: Pune Metro, the city’s lifeline for commuters, achieved a remarkable milestone during the culmination of the Ganesh festival. On the visarjan day, when thousands thronged the city to partake in the grand celebrations and processions hosted by various Ganesh mandals along Tilak Road and Laxmi Road, Pune Metro recorded its highest-ever ridership.
To facilitate citizens’ seamless participation in the festive fervor, Pune Metro officials had earlier announced extended service hours, with trains running until 2 am on the visarjan day. This decision was met with resounding success as a total of over 1.63 lakh commuters chose the Pune Metro as their preferred mode of transportation on Thursday.
Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil himself inaugurated his tour of Ganesh visarjan processions by embarking on a journey aboard the Metro train. He not only commended the efficient service but also encouraged fellow citizens to opt for the Metro during upcoming festivals as a means to bypass traffic congestion.
Traditionally, individuals from various parts of Pune and neighboring districts converge on the city each year to partake in the spectacle of the grand visarjan processions organized by Ganesh mandals.
Recognizing the need for extended service hours during the Ganesh festival, Pune Metro officials had proactively announced plans to run trains for longer periods on select days. The proactive measures taken by the Metro authorities, coupled with the enthusiastic response from the citizens, led to a seamless transportation experience on the visarjan day.
As Pune continues to embrace the Metro as a reliable and efficient mode of travel, the record-breaking ridership on this special day signifies the growing popularity and importance of the Metro system in the city.
