The Gurugram Rapid Metro has seen a significant rise in commuter traffic, recording approximately 80.81 lakh passenger journeys during the first five months of 2026. This marks a 9.4 per cent increase in ridership compared to the same period in 2025, when the network carried 73.81 lakh passengers.
The performance data, presented at a recent board meeting of the Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC), reflects the system’s growing importance as a core mobility artery in Gurugram. In addition to the rise in ridership, the HMRTC reported a financial turnaround, achieving an operational surplus of Rs 9.18 crore for the January–May 2026 period, a notable shift from the Rs 1.98 crore deficit recorded during the corresponding months of the previous year.
Officials attributed this growth to several factors:
- Non-Fare Revenue: Income from non-fare sources more than doubled, rising to Rs 16.16 crore from Rs 6.42 crore the previous year, driven by advertising rights, commercial utilisation of metro assets and station-based business activities.
- Operational Efficiency: Improved connectivity, smoother interchanges with the larger Delhi Metro network, and rising road congestion have pushed more commuters toward the rapid rail transit system.
- Integrated Transport: The steady upward momentum in usage signals a broader behavioral shift toward mass transit as residents increasingly rely on the metro for punctual and predictable travel across the city’s dense corporate and residential hubs.
