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UK Vlogger Says Delhi Metro Beats London Underground in First-Ride Video

The Instagram clip highlights low fares alongside modern features, drawing tens of thousands of views.

Overview

  • Rory Porter, a UK travel vlogger, posted his first Delhi Metro ride on Instagram to an audience of roughly 15,000 followers.
  • He said he paid Rs 43 for about a 30‑minute trip, calling the fare very cheap compared with other systems he has used.
  • Porter praised clean, air‑conditioned coaches, modern design, plentiful seating and relatively low crowding during his journey.
  • He showed the station entry process with airport‑style security where bags go through an X‑ray scanner before reaching the platform.
  • Indian outlets amplified the clip, with News18 reporting more than 53,000 views and varied user reactions, and no official responses noted.