Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the steep metro fare hikes in Bengaluru and Delhi, raising the issue in the Lok Sabha. He accused the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited of increasing fares by up to 136%, making Bengaluru’s metro the most expensive in India. This hike has placed a significant financial burden on the middle class, he argued, urging both the central and state governments to revise the decision and ensure affordable fares to align with the purpose of public transportation.Good news for metro commuters: The Yellow Line metro services will start from 5 AM tomorrow..!
Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Details:
Minimum Fare: ₹10 Maximum Fare: ₹90 For distances exceeding 30 km, fares on certain routes have surged by 100% to 136%. For instance, the fare from Peenya to Sir M. Visveshwaraiah Central College Metro Station has risen from ₹28.50 to ₹60. The fare hike has led to a significant drop in ridership, with daily passenger numbers falling from an average of 8.5 lakh to 5 lakh on weekdays. As a result, commuters are shifting to alternative transport, boosting BMTC’s revenue from ₹6.90 crore to ₹7.25 crore.
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Delhi Metro Fare Hike Details:
Minimum Fare: ₹11 (0-2 km) Maximum Fare: ₹64 (for distances over 32 km) The fare increase in 2025, the first since 2017, ranges from ₹1 to ₹4.Discounts include 10% for smart card users and an additional 10% during off-peak hours (before 8 AM, between 12 PM and 5 PM, and after 9 PM).
While Delhi Metro operates a 395 km network, Bengaluru Metro spans only 96 km, yet its maximum fare of ₹90 significantly exceeds Delhi’s ₹64. Delhi’s fare hike is moderate with additional discounts, whereas Bengaluru’s fares have doubled on some routes, driving commuters to alternatives.Tejasvi Surya Slams State Government Over Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike..!
Surya and commuters have cited Kolkata Metro as an example, where fares range from ₹5 to ₹50, managed affordably by Indian Railways. During the Lok Sabha’s Zero Hour, Surya highlighted the hardship faced by ordinary citizens, particularly the middle class, due to the fare hikes. He met Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to discuss the issue and demanded the public release of the Fare Fixation Committee’s report.Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro Faces Backlash Over Lack of Seating at Key Stations..!