IIT-D Report: Indian Metros Face Low Ridership
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IIT-D Report: Indian Metros Face Low Ridership

A recent report from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) indicates that metro systems in India are experiencing ridership levels lower than 50% of their projected estimates. The findings underscore challenges faced by urban transportation initiatives, raising questions about the effectiveness and utilisation of metro networks in the country.

The IIT-D report suggests that factors such as last-mile connectivity, fare structures, and other logistical considerations may contribute to the gap between projected and actual ridership. The revelation prompts a closer examination of the planning and execution of metro projects to align them more closely with the needs and preferences of commuters.

As metro systems play a crucial role in addressing urban mobility, the report calls for a comprehensive evaluation of the factors influencing ridership. The findings could inform future strategies to optimise metro operations, ensuring they become more integrated, accessible, and appealing to a larger segment of the population.

The IIT-D study serves as a valuable insight for policymakers and urban planners, urging a reevaluation of metro systems to better cater to the diverse and dynamic transportation needs of India's growing cities.

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A recent report from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) indicates that metro systems in India are experiencing ridership levels lower than 50% of their projected estimates. The findings underscore challenges faced by urban transportation initiatives, raising questions about the effectiveness and utilisation of metro networks in the country. The IIT-D report suggests that factors such as last-mile connectivity, fare structures, and other logistical considerations may contribute to the gap between projected and actual ridership. The revelation prompts a closer examination of the planning and execution of metro projects to align them more closely with the needs and preferences of commuters. As metro systems play a crucial role in addressing urban mobility, the report calls for a comprehensive evaluation of the factors influencing ridership. The findings could inform future strategies to optimise metro operations, ensuring they become more integrated, accessible, and appealing to a larger segment of the population. The IIT-D study serves as a valuable insight for policymakers and urban planners, urging a reevaluation of metro systems to better cater to the diverse and dynamic transportation needs of India's growing cities.

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