The metro rail has long been a beacon of hope for commuters; Dhaka traffic, with its congested roads, has always frustrated, and it was relief for commuters when the metro rail opened again at the end of last month, with the prolonged closure of the metro rail last month forcing many back into the chaos of road traffic, resulting in longer travel times and heightened stress.
To that end, news that the metro rail was looking to expand to offering services on Friday is certainly good news, and the next logical step for what should soon be the most used public transport system for the capital.
While the metro rail has already demonstrated its potential to significantly reduce travel times across the city, this efficiency is not merely a matter of convenience but an essential component for the future of Dhaka.
Of course, there is also the environmental component of a well-functioning metro system; Dhaka has long been in the need of a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment and realizing the full potential of a metro rail network will be a significant step towards achieving such an environment and a step toward a greener future for Dhaka.
As we await the official announcement of the metro rail’s services to include Fridays, it is imperative that we continue to go from strength to strength, and make our metro rail as efficient as possible across every day of the week.
