India, March 8 -- The city's push to solve the crucial "last-mile" problem on the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (The Aqua Line) has hit an early hurdle, with feeder bus services introduced at several stations now scaled down after failing to attract enough riders.

The bus services, launched in November 2025 on a trial basis by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), have now been reduced from seven stations to just three. The initiative had roped in private operators- Cityflo and Navkar Travels - to provide last-mile connectivity for commuters using the Aqua Line during peak hours. However, weak ridership and operational challenges forced the services to be curtailed within months of launch.

Seven stations to three

When introduced, the feeder ...