Mexico City Metro Ridership Surpasses 100 Million in January 2026
Mexico City, March 20 – The Mexico City Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro recorded a significant 4.4% increase in the number of passengers transported, rising from 96.6 million in January 2025 to 100.8 million in January 2026. These figures were reported by the Urban Passenger Transport Statistics (ETUP) presented by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
Growth in Trips and Kilometers Traveled on the CDMX Metro
The statistics indicate that in January of the previous year, 170.1 million trips were made across the entire Metropolitan Area of the Valley of Mexico using various modes of mobility. By January 2026, this figure climbed to 173.9 million people, with 100.8 million utilizing the Metro.
The same report highlights an increase in the number of kilometers traveled by trains, from 3.3 million to 3.6 million, representing an 8% variation. Throughout 2025, the Metro facilitated 1,241,582,324 trips, an increase of nearly 6% compared to 2024, which saw 1,171 million trips.
Infrastructure and Security Improvements in the CDMX Metro
Under the direction of Adrián Rubalcava Suárez and by instruction of the Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada Molina, the capital’s Metro is implementing specific actions for the improvement of fixed installations and trains, as well as measures to increase passenger safety. Adrián Rubalcava, director of the STC Metro, reported that work to install new electrical mechanisms to improve access and exit at the Zócalo/Tenochtitlán station has been completed.
The head of the Metro and the team of workers reaffirm their commitment to ensuring that this mobility system remains the best option for the inhabitants of Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area.
CDMX Metro: A Mobility Option for Capital Residents
The Mexico City Metro represents one of the primary mobility options for millions of residents and visitors to the capital. This transport system, inaugurated in 1969, connects various strategic points of the city and the metropolitan area, facilitating access to schools, workplaces, and services.
Key features that make the Metro a relevant option include:
- Extensive Network: It boasts 12 lines and over 190 stations covering different boroughs and conurbated municipalities.
- Accessible Fare: Its cost is low compared to other transport methods, allowing people from various socioeconomic levels to travel easily.
- Frequency and Capacity: Trains run with high frequency and can transport thousands of users per hour.
- Integration: The Metro connects with other systems, such as Metrobús, RTP, trolleybus, and concessioned transport, expanding its coverage.
The Metro is fundamental for urban mobility, as it helps reduce car usage, contributes to decreasing traffic congestion, and represents an efficient, safe, and fast alternative for getting around Mexico City and its surroundings.
Source: infobae.com
