Chennai Metro: 90.14 lakh passengers travelled in May, 2026

CMRL has always endeavored to provide the people of Chennai a safe, efficient and reliable travel partner. A total of 90,14,959 passengers have travelled in the Metro Trains from 01.05.2026 to 31.05.2026. And May 18, 2026 recorded the highest passenger flow per day of May, 2026 with 3,54,559 passengers.

Chennai Metro Ridership – May 2026
- Total passengers: 90,14,959 (from 1–31 May 2026)
- Peak day: 18 May 2026 with 3,54,559 passengers

Breakdown by Ticketing Service:
NCMC Singara Chennai Card - 42,51,729
CMRL Travel Card - 1,863
Single Journey Paper QR / Token - 19,76,230
Static QR – Stations - 2,00,496
Online QR (Website) - 1,34,850
WhatsApp (+91‑8300086000) - 4,20,920
Paytm - 2,84,249
ONDC - 11,78,885
PhonePe - 2,51,093
CMRL Mobile App (SVP) - 66,959
Chennai One App - 1,97,773
Event QR (IPL Match) - 31,444
Event QR (Ilaiyaraja Live Concert) - 18,468
Total - 90,14,959

Passenger Incentives:
- 20% discount on NCMC Card and all digital QR tickets (WhatsApp, Paytm, PhonePe, CMRL Mobile App).
- No discount on single journey paper QR tickets purchased at counters.

Message from CMRL:
CMRL expressed gratitude to passengers for their continued support and cooperation, reaffirming its commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable travel.