Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Pune Metro Ridership Jumps During First Day Of Ganeshotsav
Pune Metro had many more passengers on the first day of Ganeshotsav this year.
About 2.62 lakh people used the Metro on September 14.
This was more than the number who travelled on the same festival day last year.
Many devotees and other citizens chose public transport because the city was busy.
District Court station had the most passengers overall.
Mahatma Phule Mandai station also had very heavy traffic.
Metro trains were scheduled every five minutes to help manage the crowds.
Some stations were recommended for visiting Ganpati displays, while Mandai was mainly suggested for return journeys.
Pune Metro carried 2,62,671 passengers on September 14, the first day of Ganeshotsav.
Ridership rose by 21.40% from 2,16,374 passengers on the corresponding day last year.
District Court station recorded 58,948 passengers, while Mahatma Phule Mandai recorded 51,533.
PCMC, Ramwadi, Swargate and PMC stations also reported substantial passenger traffic.
Train frequency was increased to every five minutes, with late-night services planned for the festival.
- Who
- Pune Metro passengers, including devotees and citizens, used the service; the Metro administration released the data.
- What
- Pune Metro ridership increased to 2,62,671 passengers, a 21.40% year-on-year rise.
- When
- September 14, the first day of Ganeshotsav; the comparison is with the corresponding day last year.
- Where
- Pune, including stations such as District Court, Mahatma Phule Mandai, PCMC, Ramwadi, Swargate and PMC.
- Why
- The increase was linked to the festive rush, as devotees and citizens opted for public transport.
- Total passengers
- 2,62,671 on September 14
- Ridership increase
- 21.40% compared with the corresponding day last year
- Previous-year passengers
- 2,16,374
- Increase in passengers
- 46,297
- Busiest listed station
- District Court, with 58,948 passengers
- Mahatma Phule Mandai traffic
- 51,533 passengers, up 21.73% from last year
- Festival service frequency
- Trains increased to every five minutes, with services planned until late at night