The new Mumbai Metro Mumbai lines of Yellow Line 2A and Red Line 7 have reached a milestone of 50 million passengers on Sunday. Between April 2, 2022, to September 24, 2023, a staggering 5,05,22,330 passengers have travelled on both the lines with an average growth of 5 per cent per month.

“Mumbaikars are increasingly choosing the metro as their preferred mode of transportation, and witnessing a 5 per cent growth every month is a significant achievement. It is commendable that 40 per cent of our passengers have opted for the Mumbai One Card, reducing reliance on paper-based QR tickets. We are continuously working towards introducing various ticketing options to further enhance the convenience of our commuters,” Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, CMD of Maha Mumbai Metro Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) & Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA said. He expressed satisfaction with the increasing ridership numbers and the adoption of the Mumbai One Card.