ridershipDelhi·2026-05-01
Delhi Metro Ridership Crosses 65 Lakh Daily Mark in 2026
DMRC Phase 4 expansion adds 65.20 km across 6 new corridors, with sections opening in 2026.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that the network crossed 65 lakh (6.5 million) daily riders — a new all-time high.
Key drivers of the ridership surge:
•Phase 4 partial opening adding new commuter zones
•Rising petrol prices making private vehicles less attractive
•Increased office attendance post-pandemic
•Integration with new feeder bus routes
•Expansion of the Airport Express patronage
DMRC Managing Director confirmed: "Delhi Metro is now one of the top-5 busiest metro networks in the world by daily ridership."
Comparison with global metros (daily ridership): 1. Tokyo Metro — 8+ million 2. Beijing Subway — 8+ million 3. Moscow Metro — 7+ million 4. Shanghai Metro — 13+ million 5. Delhi Metro — 6.5 million (new record)
At the current growth rate, Delhi Metro is projected to cross 80 lakh daily riders by 2028, driven by Phase 4 completion.
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