The move comes barely a year after Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) implemented a steep fare revision in February 2025, that raised ticket prices by up to 71%, making Namma Metro the most expensive Metro system in the country. The likely hike will add to the growing financial strain on public transport users. The proposed year-on-year fare hike has triggered sharp reactions from commuters, many of whom said public transport is slowly slipping out of reach for ordinary citizens. “Metro travel is meant to be affordable, not a premium service,” said Vinod Kumar, a daily commuter. The same framework now enables annual fare revisions until a new Fare Fixation Committee is constituted.

Source: Indian Express January 12, 2026 14:04 UTC