# Major metropolitan metro ridership increases

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/major-metropolitan-metro-ridership-increases
> Updated: 2026-10-31T01:53:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Recent reports indicate record-breaking passenger volumes for major metropolitan metro systems.

In Istanbul, Metro İstanbul reached a historic daily milestone of over 3.3 million passengers on October 6, 2026. This surge was linked to the start of the academic year and a decision by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Council to provide free public transportation to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Liberation of Istanbul. Several specific lines, including the M5 and M4, also reported their highest-ever daily counts.

Similarly, the Taipei Metro experienced record-breaking ridership in late October, with daily volumes exceeding 2.56 million. This increase was attributed to daily commuting, the opening of a new station on the Xinyi Line, and various public events such as Halloween festivities, a Pride Parade, and a concert at the Taipei Dome. To manage the high volume of passengers, the Taipei Metro utilized AI-driven flow analysis and deployed additional trains.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Taipei Metro ridership hits 30-year record amid major events

Taipei Metro saw record ridership, exceeding 2.56 million passengers in a single day due to major events, new station openings, and Halloween celebrations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-metro-ridership-hits-30-year-record-amid-major-events

### 2026-10-11: Metro İstanbul hits record 3.3 million daily passengers

Metro İstanbul set a new daily passenger record of over 3.3 million people on October 6, 2026, driven by free transit services and the start of the school year.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metro-istanbul-hits-record-33-million-daily-passengers

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