The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) logged its highest-ever ridership and daily revenue on a working day on 10 August 2025, with 6,31,761 passengers travelling on its bus network and revenue touching ₹39,77,935. A fleet of 970 AMTS buses operated across the city on that Monday, making it a landmark day for public transit in Ahmedabad.

Record Figures at a Glance

Both the ridership count and the revenue figure are the highest AMTS has recorded for any working day since the service began operations. The milestone comes as the transport body has been actively working to improve bus availability, ensure regular scheduling, and upgrade passenger facilities across its route network.

AMTS describes itself as India's oldest municipal transport corporation for local bus services, a distinction that lends additional weight to the record — suggesting that decades-old infrastructure is now drawing commuters back in significant numbers.

Fleet Expansion: 1,150 Electric AC Buses on the Way

The record ridership arrives alongside a major fleet modernisation plan. AMTS has issued a work order for 1,150 new electric air-conditioned buses, which are planned for deployment across Ahmedabad and the adjoining Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) areas. The addition is intended to extend public transport coverage beyond the city's existing limits and serve the growing commuter population in peripheral zones.

According to AMTS, the electric AC buses will modernise the fleet, reduce emissions, and deliver more comfortable, accessible services to residents. The body said the expansion is aimed at 'strengthening public transport coverage and providing greater convenience to passengers.'

Why This Matters for Urban Mobility

Ahmedabad is one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan regions, and public transport ridership has historically struggled to keep pace with private vehicle growth. A single-day figure of over 6.31 lakh trips on municipal buses signals a meaningful shift in commuter behaviour — one that urban planners and policymakers are likely to cite when making the case for continued investment in bus rapid transit and last-mile connectivity.

This is also the third consecutive year in which AMTS has reported incremental ridership gains on working days, according to the transport service, reflecting the cumulative impact of route rationalisation and improved frequency.

What Comes Next

The introduction of the 1,150 electric AC buses is expected to further accelerate ridership growth by offering a more comfortable alternative to private vehicles, particularly for office commuters and daily wage workers. AMTS has indicated the new fleet will be rolled out in phases across the city and AUDA zones, though a firm timeline for the first deliveries has not been announced. All eyes will now be on whether the transport body can sustain and exceed the 10 August benchmark as the new buses enter service.