# Indian metro ridership surges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-metro-ridership-surges
> Updated: 2026-09-26T11:00:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Major metro networks in India, specifically in Delhi and Pune, have experienced significant surges in ridership and revenue. In Delhi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation recorded a historic high of 8,244,903 passengers in a single day on September 17, partly due to a strike by private agency drivers of the Delhi Transport Corporation.

In Pune, the metro saw substantial growth during the 12-day Ganeshotsav festival from September 14 to September 25. During this period, Pune Metro recorded 4.83 million passengers, representing a 29.99% increase compared to 2025. The festival period generated a total revenue of ₹7,49,28,377, with the Mahatma Phule Mandai station serving as the busiest hub.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Pune Metro records 4.83 million passengers during Ganeshotsav

Pune Metro saw record ridership of over 4.83 million passengers and ₹7.49 crore in revenue during the 12-day Ganeshotsav festival in September 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pune-metro-records-483-million-passengers-during-ganeshotsav

### 2026-09-19: Indian metro networks report record ridership surges

Indian metro systems saw massive ridership spikes: Delhi Metro hit a record 8.24 million daily passengers amid a bus strike, while Pune Metro ridership and revenue surged during the Ganesh festival.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-metro-networks-report-record-ridership-surges

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