What’s causing so many young commuters to collapse on the Bengaluru Metro?

Nearly 130 passengers required assistance in three months, with most cases linked to skipped meals, poor sleep, and overcrowded trains.

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is witnessing a worrying rise in fainting and dizziness cases among young commuters, with nearly 130 passengers requiring immediate help between August and October. According to official data, more than 60% of those assisted were below the age of 30, a trend that has placed additional pressure on Metro security teams who are now responding to medical emergencies almost daily.

Most incidents were recorded at concourses and platforms during the morning rush, especially along the Purple Line heading toward Whitefield, a stretch heavily used by office-going youth. Metro personnel have been providing first aid on the spot and transporting passengers to nearby hospitals when needed. In several cases, delays in ambulance arrival forced staff to arrange auto-rickshaws to ensure timely medical care. Around 30 commuters required hospitalisation during this two-month period.

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Doctors across the city confirm that the combination of skipping breakfast, irregular sleep, rising work stress, and standing in tightly packed coaches can abruptly lower blood pressure or blood sugar levels, leading to fainting episodes. Medical professionals also point out that late-night routines, dehydration, and long commutes leave many young adults exhausted even before reaching work.

Experts suggest simple preventive steps that can significantly reduce such incidents. Carrying small snacks like nuts, bananas, or biscuits helps stabilise sugar levels, while drinking 1.5-2 litres of water through the day prevents dehydration-related dizziness. Commuters who haven’t slept well are advised to avoid prolonged standing, seek a seat whenever possible, and practice slow breathing in crowded stations such as Majestic, KR Pura, and Baiyappanahalli. At the first sign of giddiness, nausea, sweating, or dim vision, sitting down immediately and sipping water is recommended.

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As Bengaluru’s Metro ridership grows, these rising health incidents underline the importance of preparedness, better commuter awareness, and small lifestyle changes that can prevent medical emergencies inside busy stations.