Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Metro May See Annual Fare Hikes Up to 5%
The Bengaluru Metro, or Namma Metro, might see ticket prices go up every year.
The Fare Fixation Committee suggests increasing prices by up to 5% annually.
This is to help cover the metro's costs, which include things like electricity and staff salaries.
Passengers are already unhappy about the fare increase in February 2025.
The fare review happens in February 2026.
The BMRCL lost a lot of money in recent years and now need ₹775 crore in 2025-2026.
The government and the FFC are responsible for the fare hike.
The Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) proposed annual fare hikes for Namma Metro.
The proposed annual increase is up to 5% to ensure financial stability.
The BMRCL lost ₹627 crore in 2023-2024.
A previous fare increase occurred in February 2025, with hikes up to 71%.
The next fare review is scheduled for February 2026.
- Who
- Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) and Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
- What
- Proposal for annual fare increases for the Namma Metro
- When
- Next fare review in February 2026; Annual increases suggested
- Where
- Bengaluru, India (Namma Metro)
- Why
- To ensure financial sustainability of metro operations and cover operating costs.
Public View
BMRCL/FFC View
Fare Hike
Public View
Criticism of the fare hikes, some demanding reduction or no increase.
BMRCL/FFC View
View that fare hikes are necessary for financial sustainability and to cover operating costs.
- Proposed Annual Fare Increase
- Up to 5%
- Next Fare Review
- February 2026
- Recent Fare Hike
- Up to 71% (February 2025)
- FFC Recommendation
- Automatic annual fare increase
- BMRCL Losses (2023-2024)
- ₹627 crore
- Losses (2019-21)
- ₹641-905 crore
