When students go on vacation, Chennai Metro Rail suffers a dent in ridership
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The Chennai Metro Rail experienced an 11.5% drop in ridership during April and May, with daily numbers falling from 3.28 lakh in March to 2.90 lakh in May. This decline is largely due to the exam season and summer vacations, which typically see a significant reduction in student travel. With students comprising nearly 30% of total commuters, this shift underscores the impact of educational schedules on public transport usage, highlighting a broader trend in urban mobility during school breaks.
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