Mumbai’s first underground metro corridor connecting BKC to Aarey sees 15,000 riders on day oneMumbai's new underground Metro line, Aqua Line Phase-1, opened on Monday, connecting BKC to Aarey. While there was initial excitement, ridership was lower than expected, with only 15,000 passengers by 9 p.m. Some passengers encountered glitches with safety doors, while others highlighted limited entry and exit points and the need for...
more... a unified app for all Metro services. Concerns were raised about insufficient connectivity with major railway stations, high fares, and accessibility issues. Despite these issues, the Aqua Line received praise for its smooth ride and significant reduction in commute times. Regular operations begin Tuesday with services running from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Monday-Saturday) and 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket prices range from ₹10 to ₹50, and can be purchased using the NCMC, Mumbai Metro 3 app, or ticket vending machines. The Aqua Line is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve urban mobility.
Mumbai ka naya underground Metro line, Aqua Line Phase-1, Monday ko khula, BKC ko Aarey se connect karta hai. Shuru mein excitement tha, par passenger ka count kam raha, 9 p.m. tak sirf 15,000 logon ne use kiya. Kuch passengers ne safety doors mein glitches ka experience kiya, aur kuch ne...
more... limited entry and exit points aur sab Metro services ke liye ek unified app ki demand ki. Major railway stations se insufficient connectivity, high fares, aur accessibility issues ke baare mein bhi concern tha. In sab issues ke baavajood, Aqua Line ko smooth ride aur commute time kam karne ke liye praise mili. Regular operations Tuesday se shuru ho rahe hain, services 6:30 a.m. se 10:30 p.m. tak (Monday-Saturday) aur 8:30 a.m. se 10:30 p.m. tak Sunday ko chalega. Ticket prices ₹10 se ₹50 tak hain, aur NCMC, Mumbai Metro 3 app, ya ticket vending machines se purchase kiya ja sakta hai. Aqua Line se traffic congestion kam hone aur urban mobility improve hone ki ummid hai.