Ahmedabad: Data released by Ahmedabad Metro Rail indicates a trend of passenger growth, with a particularly noteworthy surge observed in March 2025. The statistics, tracking passenger journeys in lakhs, highlight the increasing reliance on the metro system by the city’s commuters.

A comparison of passenger numbers across the first three months of 2023, 2024, and 2025 reveals a positive trajectory. In January 2023, the metro recorded 27.15 lakh journeys, which saw a slight dip to 25.38 lakh in February before rebounding to 26.99 lakh in March. The following year, 2024, demonstrated a stronger start with 40.21 lakh passengers in January, followed by 34.48 lakh in February and 36.29 lakh in March. This significant increase from the previous year suggested growing adoption of the metro services. The trend appears to be continuing into 2025, with January recording 35.88 lakh passenger journeys, followed by 35.04 lakh in February. Notably, March 2025 witnessed a significant jump in ridership, reaching 35.89 lakh passengers.

A direct comparison of March figures over the past two years reveals a substantial increase. In March 2025, the Ahmedabad Metro recorded 35.89 lakh passenger journeys, a remarkable 35% increase compared to the 26.99 lakh journeys recorded in March 2024. This substantial year-on-year growth in March underscores the increasing popularity and utility of the metro system for Ahmedabad’s residents.

Throughout 2023 and 2024, the metro experienced fluctuations in passenger numbers across the months. In 2023, the lowest figures were recorded in June (20.14 lakh) and July (23.09 lakh), while the latter part of the year saw a gradual increase, peaking in December at 26.29 lakh. 2024 followed a similar pattern, with a dip in June (28.11 lakh) and July (32.16 lakh) before climbing to its highest in September (35.88 lakh) and remaining strong through the end of the year.

The latest figures, particularly the impressive 35% surge in ridership from March 2024 to March 2025, underscore the Ahmedabad Metro’s crucial and growing role in the city’s transportation infrastructure. The consistent and increasing passenger numbers indicate that the metro continues to be a preferred mode of transport for a significant portion of Ahmedabad’s population. Further data in the coming months will provide a clearer picture of the long-term growth and utilization of the metro system.