Delhi Metro Achieves Record-Breaking 78.67 Lakh Daily Ridership Amid Pollution Crisis

New Delhi: Amid severe pollution gripping national capital, Delhi Metro recorded its highest-ever daily ridership on November 18, with a staggering 78.67 lakh passenger journeys, according to official data. This figure exceeded previous high of 77.49 lakh passengers on August 20 of this year, data said.

Travellers Distributions on Metro Lines

On November 18, Yellow Line, which connects Millennium City Centre in Gurugram to Samaypur Bli in Delhi, saw highest passenger traffic, with a record 20.99 lakh commuters. Blue Line followed closely with 20.80 lakh passengers, while Red Line recorded 8.56 lakh commuters, 8.15 lakh in Pink Line and 7.93 lakh in Violet Line.

Magenta Line saw 6.19 lakh passengers, followed by Green Line with 4.12 lakh commuters, 81,985 in Airport Line, 57,701 in Rapid Metro, and 50,128, in Grey Line, as per data.

Pollution Continues in National Capital

Thick grey haze continued to choke Delhi for third consecutive day on Tuesday, with pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in ‘severe plus’ category. To encourage more people to use metro in this scenario, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is running 60 extra trips on weekdays, offering more capacity than usual, an official statement said.

DMRC has recorded its 25 highest passenger journeys since August this year, statement ded. It emphasised that more people opt for metro over private vehicles, greater reduction in vehicular emissions, which will help improve air quality of city and its surrounding areas.

DMRC’s Step for Smoor Travel

In dition, DMRC has introduced several measures to make travel more convenient for passengers, statement re. se include ability to book single or multiple journey tickets through various digital platforms, allowing passengers to plan ir journeys anytime and anywhere without need to stand in queues at station.

Furrmore, partnerships with organisations such as IRCTC, NCRTC, ITPO, and ors have me it easier for people to not only travel by metro but also access interconnected travel options, along with various offers and events, all with seamless ease, statement said. DMRC also stated that it is one of most environmentally friendly transport options and first metro system in world to be registered for carbon credits with United Nations for its environmental measures.

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