Archive · 29 May 2025
Telangana Government Upset Over Hyderabad Metro Fare Hike
The Hyderabad Metro Rail increased ticket prices, angering the Telangana government.
The fare increase, which was recommended by a committee, caused the government to voice their discontent as the metro is a public-private project.
The government is also negotiating with L&TMRH over revenue sharing for a new metro line.
L&TMRH plans to add new trains to the system to handle rush hour crowds, but it will take over a year to get them.
L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH) increased metro train fares by 10-25% across three corridors.
The Telangana government expressed displeasure over the fare hike, calling it a public-private partnership issue.
The fare hike was based on recommendations from the Centre-appointed Fare Fixation Committee.
The government is also concerned about the sharing of infrastructure and revenue with the Hyderabad Airport Metro.
L&TMRH plans to purchase new train sets to address peak-hour ridership, which could take 15-18 months.
- Who
- L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH) and the Telangana government.
- What
- L&TMRH increased metro fares, prompting the government's displeasure and concerns about future infrastructure sharing and new train purchases.
- When
- May 17, 2025, fare hike announced, revised on May 24.
- Where
- Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) across three traffic corridors (Red, Blue, Green)
- Why
- L&TMRH cited mounting losses and followed the recommendation of the Fare Fixation Committee. The government is upset about the fare hike and infrastructure sharing.
Telangana Government
L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH)
Fare Hike
Telangana Government
Opposes fare hike, citing it as a public-private partnership matter and wants to keep it in abeyance.
L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH)
Prioritizes following recommendations of Fare Fixation Committee and increasing revenues.
Infrastructure Sharing
Telangana Government
Unhappy with the unhurried stance of L&TMRH on sharing of existing infrastructure with HAML for the second phase
L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRH)
Seeking timely revenue sharing pact with HAML to ensure a successful partnership.
- Fare Hike Percentage
- 10-25%
- Metro Corridors
- Red, Blue, and Green
- Total Route Length
- 69.2 km
- Average Daily Ridership
- 4.75 lakh
- New Trains ETA
- 15-18 months