Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The initial phase of the Bhopal Metro, set to become operational any time this month between eight stations of priority corridor, is likely to attract fewer passengers.

Officials say most commuters will avoid using the Metro for short-distance travel. Large footfall is expected only after the entire project is completed, offering end-to-end connectivity to far-flung areas.

A senior officer of Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRC) said that Metro systems in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru also see limited ridership in their initial phases, and the same is expected for Bhopal Metro.

“Even though the Metro passes through central Bhopal, why would people park their bikes to travel just 3 km or so?” he asked. He said that commuters usually prefer Metro once full

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