Bengaluru: Namma metro average ridership sees slight drop in May after fare hike
Bengaluru: Namma Metro’s average daily ridership dropped marginally in May, with 7.56 lakh commuters using the service each day — a slight decline from April’s average of 7.62 lakh, according to data from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
The data, as cited by Deccan Herald on Monday, showed that 2,34,57,821 passengers in total travelled by metro trains during the month, with the highest single-day ridership — 8,39,924 — recorded on May 19.
The dip in numbers follows BMRCL’s fare hike on February 9, which saw an average increase of 45%. Since then, the average daily ridership fell from 8.03 lakh in January to 7.49 lakh in February and further to 7.24 lakh in March.
Despite the decline, BMRCL officials remain optimistic. A senior BMRCL official said ridership had begun to recover and the figures for June are expected to surpass the January average. “Our ridership is now well over 8 lakh on most days,” DH quoted the official as saying.
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Man booked for allegedly threatening, assaulting lawyer in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A case has been registered at Pandeshwar Police Station against a man identified as Riyaz for allegedly attempting to assault advocate Zeeshan Ali and issuing death threats.
According to the complaint, the incident is said to have taken place after advocate Zeeshan Ali provided legal advice to his client in a family-related matter.
Police said the accused allegedly intercepted the advocate, abused him in foul language and attempted to attack him with a sharp weapon.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7 pm on May 11 in the Attavar area of Mangaluru. A major incident was averted after members of the public present at the spot intervened.
Based on the complaint, Pandeshwar Police have registered Crime No. 87/2026 under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Karnataka Advocates Protection Act, 2023.
Further investigation is in progress.
