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Delhi Metro records highest-ever daily ridership amid severe pollution crisis

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
The Delhi Metro reached a new record ridership of over 7.8 million passengers on November 18, surpassing its previous high set just three months prior. This surge comes as Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, prompting many to choose the metro over private vehicles. The DMRC has increased services and promoted the metro's environmental benefits to encourage ridership.
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