Cheaper Tickets, Empty Coaches! Bhopal Metro Struggles With Just 500 Daily Passengers Despite Discounts

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Tue, 20 October 2026Mon, 26 October 2026

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Times of India

20 Oct, 15:30over 6 days26 Oct, 07:18

Tue, 20 October 2026
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- freepressjournal.in15:30first to report
  Cheaper Tickets, Empty Coaches! Bhopal Metro Struggles With Just 500 Daily Passengers Despite Discounts
  Bhopal Metro continues to struggle with low ridership despite offering 30% discounts on return tickets and 35% on group bookings. Daily footfall remains around 500 passengers. Officials attribute poor response to the limited operational corridor. The 31-km Phase 1 network is targeted for completion by 2028-29, potentially improving ridership.
Mon, 26 October 2026
1 report
- Times of India07:18
  Bhopal Metro burns Rs 50 lakh in a week, takes over 100 days to earn it back
  Bhopal Metro incurs nearly Rs 50 lakh in operational costs weekly, with ticket sales lagging far behind. The estimated daily ridership is between 150 to 500 commuters, which does not meet financial needs. Ticket earnings are insufficient, reflecting challenges in attracting more passengers to the service. Initiatives to generate additional revenue through advertising and events have not yet proven effective.