Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Kochi Water Metro Surpasses 5 Million Passengers in 29 Months
The Kochi Water Metro, a boat service in Kochi, India, has reached a big milestone!
In just under three years, over 5 million people have used it.
The metro started on April 25, 2023 and runs 20 boats.
It makes 125 trips every day.
The service has grown very fast because people like it.
The metro is also building more terminals and planning to expand to other locations.
The World Bank is even interested in helping!
Kochi Water Metro has carried over 5 million passengers in 29 months.
The metro launched on April 25, 2023 and operates 20 boats.
Service operates 125 trips daily across five routes.
Construction is underway for five additional terminals.
The World Bank is interested in collaborating on the project.
- Who
- Kochi Water Metro
- What
- Achieved 5 million passengers
- When
- In 29 months, starting April 25, 2023
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- Due to efficient service and expansion plans
- Passenger Milestone
- 5 million
- Operational Duration
- 29 months
- Launch Date
- April 25, 2023
- Number of Boats
- 20
- Daily Trips
- 125
- Operating Hours
- 7:30 am to 9:00 pm