Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Kolkata Metro Sees Record Ridership, Digital Ticketing Gains
Lots of people are riding the Kolkata Metro!
In September, millions of people used the metro.
During Durga Puja, even more people took the train, with a record number on one of the days.
The metro is also making it easier to buy tickets with your phone or a special card, which is getting popular.
People can also buy special tickets for tourists to travel easily.
Kolkata Metro saw over 2.08 crore passengers in September.
27 lakh passengers traveled during the initial 3 days of Durga Puja.
Saptami (Sept 29) saw a passenger count of 9.04 lakh.
Digital ticketing is increasing with commuters using Smart Cards and mobile QR tickets.
Tourist Smart Cards are available for unlimited journeys.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro passengers and Metro authority
- What
- Increased ridership, record passenger counts, and adoption of digital ticketing
- When
- September 1-28, including the Durga Puja period
- Where
- Kolkata Metro
- Why
- Due to the metro being a cost-effective and comfortable mode of transport.
- September Ridership
- Over 2.08 crore passengers
- Durga Puja Ridership (3 days)
- 27 lakh passengers
- Saptami Passengers
- 9.04 lakh
- Blue Line Passengers (Saptami)
- 7.02 lakh
- Green Line Passengers (Saptami)
- 1.77 lakh
- Mobile QR Bookings (Durga Puja)
- 3.17 lakh passengers
- Smart Cards Sold (Sept 1-28)
- 74,022
- Tourist Smart Cards Sold
- 501
