- Pune Metro breaks records on Anant Chaturdashi: Pune Metro set a historic record on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the Ganpati Festival. Lakhs of devotees travelled by Pune Metro to avoid traffic issues and witness the immersion procession.
- Record-breaking day: On Tuesday (September 17), 3.5 lakh passengers travelled by Pune Metro, setting a new record for the highest number of passengers in a single day. The Aqua line saw the highest number of passengers, with 2,53,790 people using it.
- Earnings soar: The Metro administration earned Rs 55 lakh in just one day, thanks to the increased frequency of trains and the deployment of additional staff. The special plans put in place for the immersion procession day proved to be a success.
- Devotees flock to Pune: People from across the State flocked to Pune to witness the immersion procession, with many preferring to use the Metro due to road closures in the city center. The convenient and speedy travel provided by the Metro made it a popular choice among visitors.
- Hectic activity: The immersion procession saw hectic activity throughout the day, with citizens avoiding the rising temperatures during the day and participating enthusiastically in the evening. The Metro routes passing through the city proved to be a convenient mode of transport for those attending the festivities.
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