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Namma Metro, which is already one of the costliest metro rail systems in India, is likely to become even more expensive for daily commuters. After a sharp fare hike of up to 71% last year, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is preparing to introduce another fare hike policy,
expected to be officially announced on Thursday. According to BMRCL officials, the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) report is mandatory for the metro operator to follow. According to the report, metro fares are set to rise by 5% starting February 9.
Current Prices of Namma Metro Ticket
Currently, Namma Metro ticket prices range from ₹10 to ₹90. With the proposed revision, passengers may have to pay ₹1 to ₹5 more per journey, depending on the distance they travel. While the increase may appear small per trip, regular commuters fear that repeated hikes will make metro travel less affordable over time.
Earlier Fare Hike Led to Public Protests
In February last year, BMRCL initially proposed a fare hike of more than 110%, based on the FFC's recommendations. This proposal triggered strong public protests and criticism from commuters and political leaders. Following the backlash, the fare structure was revised, and the maximum increase was capped at 71%. Despite continued opposition and claims of errors in the FFC report, the revised fare hike was implemented.
Plan of 5% Increase Every Year
The issue also became a political topic, with the BJP and Congress blaming each other, but commuters' relief was not sought. The FFC report allows BMRCL to increase fares by 5% every year through an automatic fare revision formula, which will remain in place until a new FFC report is introduced. BMRCL has defended fare hikes by citing financial pressure. While it recorded an operational profit of ₹229.4 crore in 2024-25, its overall loss after tax rose to ₹623.9 crore, much higher than the previous year.
State urban development officials clarified that the government has not directed BMRCL to revise fares, and the final decision lies with the BMRCL board.
