Mumbai Metro Lines 2A & 7 Cross 200 Million Ridership Milestone, Reinforcing City's Public Transit Revolution

Mumbai’s urban transit evolution achieved a historic moment as Metro Lines 2A and 7 recorded 200 million cumulative passenger journeys by August 2025. Operated by Maha Mumbai Metro, these lines connect Andheri to Dahisar via Western Express Highway and Link Road, easing daily travel for lakhs of commuters.

Key Milestones on the Metro Journey

The growing popularity of the metro system is evident in its ridership growth:

• April 2, 2022: 19,451 passengers in a day

• January 27, 2023: 1 crore (10 million) riders

• May 28, 2024: 10 crore (100 million) mark crossed

• January 4, 2025: 15 crore (150 million) milestone

• July 8, 2025: Record 3 lakh+ passengers in one day

• August 2025: 200 million achieved

A Lifeline for the City

Metro Lines 2A and 7 have, Cut commute times by more than half, Offered air-conditioned, safe, and affordable travel, Reduced road congestion and vehicular emissions, Connected distant suburbs to the city’s core

The system benefits a diverse commuter base—from office-goers to students and senior citizens.

Government Speaks: Vision, Commitment & DeliveryDevendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM, said,

“Public transport is the lifeline of Maharashtra. The 200 million ridership milestone proves that Mumbaikars have embraced the Metro. We remain committed to expanding this clean and convenient network.”

Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM & MMRDA Chairman, added, “This is more than a mobility achievement it’s a quality-of-life transformation. Timely execution and people-first planning have been key to this success.”

A Green Step Forward

Each Metro ride helps take private vehicles off roads, reducing fuel use and emissions. With 3 lakh+ daily users, the network plays a major role in Mumbai’s battle against pollution and traffic gridlock.

The Visionaries Behind the Movement

Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA:

“This 200 million ridership is the result of public trust and a vision for a smarter Mumbai. Monthly ridership is growing by 4–5%, a clear sign of changing commuter habits.”

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Ms. Rubal Agarwal, IAS, MD, MMMOCL:

“It’s the outcome of 24x7 efforts by our teams. Next, we focus on enhancing frequency, digital ticketing, and last-mile connectivity.”

What Lies Ahead

With new metro lines under construction and multimodal integration (linking Metro with BEST, rail, and last-mile options) in progress, the next phase of urban mobility in Mumbai is already underway.

Mumbai’s metro story is no longer just about movement it’s about transformation, inclusion, and a cleaner, connected tomorrow.

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