Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Delhi: Vehicle Numbers Decline, Metro Ridership Up
In Delhi, there are fewer vehicles per person now than before.
The number of Delhi Metro users has increased significantly.
Road accidents decreased between 2015 and 2022, but the access to public transport fluctuated.
More buses are available now.
The government is aiming to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable transportation.
The decline in vehicle numbers could be due to various factors including the population increase or the implementation of restrictions.
Vehicle numbers per 1,000 people decreased from 530 (2015-16) to 373 (2023-24).
Road accidents declined from 8,085 (2015) to 5,560 (2022).
DTC and cluster bus fleet increased from 5,842 (2015-16) to 7,485 (2023-24).
Daily average Delhi Metro ridership rose from 2.62 million (2015-16) to 5.78 million (2023-24).
Access to public transport saw fluctuating figures; aims to be safe and accessible.
- Who
- Delhi residents, Delhi government
- What
- Changes in Delhi's transport and road safety
- When
- 2015-16 to 2023-24
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To understand transport trends and road safety improvements.
- Vehicles per 1,000 (2015-16)
- 530
- Vehicles per 1,000 (2023-24)
- 373
- Road accidents in 2015
- 8,085
- Road accidents in 2022
- 5,560
- DTC and Cluster Buses (2015-16)
- 5,842
- DTC and Cluster Buses (2023-24)
- 7,485
- Metro Ridership (2015-16)
- 2.62 million
- Metro Ridership (2023-24)
- 5.78 million
- Public Transport Access (2015-16)
- 42.95%
- Public Transport Access (2022-23)
- 40.80%
- Public Transport Access (2023-24)
- 45.83%
Sources
Over 100 accidents involving e-rickshaws in Delhi so far this year
Why high-visibility clothing must become a priority for two-wheeler riders
Number of vehicles per 1,000 people in Delhi declined from 530 in 2015-16 to 373 in 2023-24: Report
Number of vehicles per 1,000 people in Delhi declined from 530 in 2015-16 to 373 in 2023-24: Report
