Málaga Metro Approaches 10 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026

Málaga Metro has completed the first half of 2026 with a positive balance, reaching nearly 10 million passengers. With 9,953,379 passengers transported between January 1 and June 30, there has been a 3% increase compared to the same period last year.

This increase translates to a daily average of approximately 55,000 trips, which is 1,550 more each day. Monthly, the metro achieves an average of over 1.6 million journeys.

Improvements in Mobility and Use of Transport Tickets

Mario Muñoz-Atanet, Councillor for Development and Mobility, has pointed out that these figures reflect how Málaga Metro has become a central element of mobility in the city. The growth has particularly consolidated following the extension of the service to the centre of Málaga.

The analysis of the types of tickets used shows an evolution in user preferences. The multimodal ticket, offered by the Metropolitan Transport Consortium, has grown and now represents 43% of validations, three percentage points more than the previous year. On the other hand, the specific Málaga Metro prepaid ticket has seen its usage reduced to 36%.

There is also a notable increase in the use of the discounted prepaid ticket from the Consortium, which includes benefits for young people and large families, now reaching 12% of validations. Additionally, digital payment options, such as the occasional EMV ticket and MásMetro, have nearly doubled their usage, accounting for 5% of total validations.

Impact of Holy Week on Demand

The increase in demand has been remarkable, especially during Holy Week, when the Metro transported a record 719,853 passengers, surpassing figures from previous years. This boost reinforces the role of the metro in facilitating access to the centre of Málaga during the festivities.

During Holy Week, the service was extended to 68 continuous hours and schedule extensions were implemented, improving accessibility for citizens and tourists travelling during these high-traffic days.

Lines 1 and 2, covering 13.6 kilometres, provide connections between the city centre and major university, healthcare, administrative, and sports points of interest, thus consolidating the role of Málaga Metro in the city's mobility.