Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The recent Dhaka metro-rail bearing-pad accident has had little impact on overall ridership, as most passengers continue to use the service due to a lack of alternatives.

However, analysts say the incident's effects are visible in operational disruptions, resulted a temporary suspension of train services on Wednesday night.

According to official data, ridership of Dhaka's Mass Rapid Transit Line 6 (MRT-6) was nearly 450,000 before the Sunday incident. After the accident, total passengers numbered 310,000 on Monday and 386,000 on Tuesday.

MRT ridership before the accident was recorded at 448,239 and 451,366. Ridership is generally lower on Fridays and Saturdays compared with other days of the week.

Officials said the ...