Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Sparks Criticism
Imagine you take the metro in Bengaluru.
The price went up, making it super expensive – almost twice as much as in Delhi!
People are upset because the metro is a similar quality, but much pricier.
One person, Ashish Singhal, even said it's the costliest in the country.
The company in charge said it's because things like salaries and electricity cost more.
But people are wondering why they have to pay more, especially since more people are using the metro and making more money.
Bengaluru Metro fares have been criticized for being higher than other cities like Delhi.
The maximum fare in Bengaluru is Rs 90, compared to Rs 60 in Delhi.
The price hike was defended by BMRCL due to rising costs since 2017.
Critics argue that ridership increase and revenue negate the need for high fares.
Tejasvi Surya, MP, also raised concerns about the metro's high cost.
- Who
- Bengaluru commuters, BMRCL, Tejasvi Surya, Ashish Singhal
- What
- Criticism over increased Bengaluru Metro fares
- When
- Recent, ongoing since 2017
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To cover rising costs, but criticized for being too high.
Commuters/Critics
BMRCL
Fare Levels
Commuters/Critics
Fares are too high and disproportionate compared to other cities.
BMRCL
Fares are necessary due to increased operational costs.
Revenue Impact
Commuters/Critics
Increased ridership should offset higher fares.
BMRCL
Higher fares are necessary despite ridership.
- Maximum Fare (Bengaluru)
- Rs 90
- Maximum Fare (Delhi)
- Rs 60
- Maximum Fare (Mumbai)
- Rs 50
- Maximum Fare (Kolkata)
- Rs 30
- Price Hike Justification
- Rising costs (staff, power, maintenance) since 2017