Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Pune Metro Hits Record Ridership Amid Wari Processions
The Pune Metro had a record number of people using it because of road closures during religious processions.
People switched to the metro to avoid traffic.
Over two days, more than half a million people used the metro.
The metro was fast and comfortable, making it a good choice for commuters, including those participating in the Wari.
Pune Metro saw its highest ridership due to traffic restrictions and Wari processions.
Over 5.45 lakh passengers used the metro on Friday and Saturday.
Line 1 carried 1,50,385 commuters and Line 2 had 1,68,681 passengers on Friday.
Saturday's ridership was 2.26 lakh, almost double the daily average.
Warkaris and other commuters praised the metro for its convenience during road closures.
- Who
- Commuters and Warkaris.
- What
- Pune Metro experienced record ridership.
- When
- June 20 and 21, 2025.
- Where
- Pune.
- Why
- Due to traffic restrictions during religious processions.
Alternative Transport
Metro Success
Convenience vs Alternatives
Alternative Transport
More public transport.
Metro Success
Metro as a success.
- Highest Ridership
- Over 5.45 lakh commuters
- Date of Record
- June 20-21, 2025
- Line 1 Commuters (Friday)
- 1,50,385
- Line 2 Commuters (Friday)
- 1,68,681
- Saturday Ridership
- 2.26 lakh
- Previous Record
- 1.99 lakh (June 30, 2023)
