NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) registered its highest number of passenger journeys on Monday (18th November 2024) with 78.67 lakh journeys being performed in the network.
The highest-ever passenger journeys on a single day was previously recorded on August 20 this year at 77.48 lakh by breaking the February 13 tally of 71.09 lakh.
“The more the people prefer Metro over private vehicles, there is bound to be reduction in vehicular emissions leading to improvement in air quality of the city and its peripheries,”, said DMRC officials.
To accommodate the growing demand, DMRC has added 60 extra trips on weekdays, enhancing its carrying capacity and encouraging more people to opt for the Metro.
Besides this, DMRC shared that it has taken a host of measures in recent times which empower passengers to book their tickets from multiple digital platforms which give them the freedom to plan their journey anytime from anywhere without bothering to stand in queues at the station.
In addition, tie-ups with other organisations like IRCTC, NCRTC, ITPO etc. also further empower people to not just travel by the metro but avail further interconnect travel options with various offers/events being available with seamless ease.
The official further said, “DMRC continues to prioritize passenger safety and comfort while enhancing connectivity across the Delhi NCR region. This milestone underscores our mission to provide accessible, reliable, and sustainable transportation solutions.”