Namma Metro Has 20 Stations With Relatively Low Daily Ridership

Namma Metro has become an important part of daily life in Bengaluru, with lakhs of passengers depending on the rail network to reach workplaces, educational institutions and other parts of the city. Despite the strong overall demand, passenger numbers are not evenly distributed across all stations.

Data highlighted in the report shows that 20 stations on the Green, Purple and Yellow lines record comparatively low daily passenger movement. Nine of these stations are on the Yellow Line, seven are on the Green Line and four belong to the Purple Line.

The numbers stand out because the overall Namma Metro network handles around 11 to 12 lakh passengers each day. While major interchange points and stations in busy commercial areas see substantial crowds, several other stations continue to attract fewer passengers.

The Yellow Line accounts for the largest number of stations in the low ridership list. Beratan Agrahara records around 1,243 passengers a day, making it the station with the lowest reported daily figure among the listed Yellow Line stations.

Singasandra records approximately 2,539 passengers, followed by Hebbagodi with around 2,739 passengers. Huskur Road has about 3,169 daily passengers, while Ragigudda records around 4,652.

Other Yellow Line stations included in the list are Hosa Road with approximately 5,324 passengers, Hongasandra with 5,378, Electronic City with 5,546 and Kudlu Gate with around 5,615 passengers each day.

The Green Line also has several stations where daily passenger movement remains relatively limited. Manjunathnagar records around 1,411 passengers, while Peenya Industry sees approximately 2,676 passengers.

Talaghattapura has around 3,349 daily passengers, followed by Chikkabidarakallu with approximately 4,519. Peenya records around 4,956 passengers, while Doddakallasandra has about 5,827.

Mahakavi Kuvempu Road completes the Green Line list with approximately 5,869 passengers a day.

The Purple Line has four stations in the reported low ridership group. Nayandahalli records around 2,645 passengers each day. Hopefarm sees approximately 3,192 passengers, while Deepanjalinagar records around 4,610.

Jnanabharathi is the fourth Purple Line station on the list, with approximately 5,218 passengers using it each day.

The figures offer an interesting look at how passenger demand varies across Bengaluru. A metro station may be located along an important route but still have lower usage if the surrounding area has fewer residential clusters, offices, commercial establishments or major connecting transport options.

Interchange stations and locations close to major employment and commercial hubs generally attract much heavier movement. Stations in developing neighbourhoods, on the other hand, may take more time to build a larger regular passenger base.

The Yellow Line is also relatively new compared with the older Green and Purple corridors, and passenger patterns can change as surrounding areas develop. New residential projects, offices, educational institutions and improved feeder transport can influence future ridership.

The same applies to stations on the Green and Purple lines. Passenger numbers are not necessarily fixed, and changes in road traffic, bus connectivity and local development can affect how people choose to travel.

For Bengaluru, the larger picture remains significant. With roughly 11 to 12 lakh people using Namma Metro every day, the network has established itself as a major public transport option in the city.

At the same time, the uneven distribution of passengers shows that simply having a metro station in an area does not automatically guarantee high usage. Last mile connectivity and development around individual stations can play an important role in attracting more commuters.

The reported figures therefore provide a useful snapshot of current travel patterns across the network. As Bengaluru continues to expand and metro connectivity grows, several of these stations could see passenger numbers rise in the coming years.