The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has applauded the increase in daily commuters in Delhi Metro.
In an X post, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri informed that daily passenger journeys in Delhi Metro overtook the pre-COVID figures to an all-time high. On February 10, 2020, the daily commuters in Delhi Metro were 66,18,717, while on August 28, 2023, it rose to 68,16,252.
The Prime Minister responded in an X post and said;
“Wonderful news. Our Government will continue working to ensure our urban centres have modern and comfortable public transport.”
Disclaimer: This is an official press release by Pib.