Chennai Metro: 96.75 lakh passengers recorded to have travelled in June, 2026

India, July 2 -- CMRL has always endeavored to provide the people of Chennai a safe,

efficient and reliable travel partner. A total of 96,75,993 passengers have travelled in

the Metro Trains from 01.06.2026 to 30.06.2026.

Passenger Volume

- Total passengers (June 2026): 96,75,993

- Peak day: June 24, 2026 with 3,77,208 passengers

Ticketing Services Breakdown

NCMC Singara Chennai Card: 48,83,485

Single Journey Paper QR: 19,28,372

Static QR - Stations: 2,03,398

Online: 1,27,795

WhatsApp [phone]): 4,29,255

Paytm: 2,90,492

ONDC: 12,13,854

PhonePe: 2,63,433

CMRL Mobile App (SVP): 80,224

Chennai One App: 2,46,608

Event QR (Vijay Antony Concert): 9,077

Total: 96,75,993

Discounts

- 20% discount available on:

- NCMC Singara Chennai Card

- Digital QR tickets (WhatsApp, Paytm, PhonePe)

- Digital store value pass (CMRL Mobile App)

- Exclusion: Single journey paper QR tickets purchased at counters.

Acknowledgement

CMRL thanked passengers for their continuous support and cooperation, reaffirming its commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable travel.

This report shows how digital ticketing adoption is surging, with nearly half of all rides taken using the Singara Chennai Card. ONDC also stands out with over 12 lakh users, highlighting the growing role of integrated digital platforms in urban mobility.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.