Overview

• The Aqua Line carried 182,197 passengers on October 15, up from about 176,182 on October 14 and far above the roughly 65,000 daily riders seen before October 7.
• MMRC introduced WhatsApp-based QR tickets, letting users message +91 98730 16836 to generate up to six tickets per transaction with UPI at no extra fee and minimal charges for card payments.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mumbai One app last week for integrated ticketing across metro, buses, and suburban rail, and free Wi‑Fi has been activated at Aqua Line stations.
• Mumbai Traffic Police urged shoppers to use Metro 3 during the festive rush for trips to hubs such as Dadar, Kalbadevi, and Crawford Market, highlighting nearby station access points.
• Officials say sustained growth could ease loads on corresponding suburban rail sections by up to 15%, with plans for feeder services as commuters call out mobile connectivity gaps.