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Metro Sees Rise in Ridership Amid Private Bus Strike

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July 09, 2025

13,408 additional passengers availed of facility till 6 pm on Tuesday

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kochi

KOCHI METRO witnessed increased ridership on Tuesday, when the private bus operators observed a one-day token strike across the state.

As many as 97,351 passengers availed of the urban rail network till 6 pm on Tuesday as against 83,943 riders during the same period on Monday.

"The ridership was high throughout the day. By 6 pm, an additional 13,408 commuters travelled by metro trains compared to the same period the previous day. The metro feeder buses too enjoyed an increased passenger patronage," said a spokesperson. However, the Kochi Water Metro recorded less passengers than usual.

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