India, Aug. 13 -- Bengaluru's Namma Metro achieved its highest-ever single-day ridership on Monday, just a day after the long-awaited Yellow Line was opened to the public.

According to data released by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a total of 10,48,031 passengers used the metro across all three operational lines.

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The Purple Line (Line 1) carried 4,51,816 commuters

The Green Line (Line 2) saw 2,91,677 boardings

The newly launched Yellow Line (Line 3) recorded 52,215 passengers on its first day of commercial service

Additionally, 2,52,323 commuters used interchange stations

The previous highest ridership, 9,66,...