Archive · 27 May 2025
Bengaluru Metro Scraps Toilet Fees at 12 Stations After Backlash
The Bangalore Metro initially started charging people to use the public restrooms at 12 stations.
This made people unhappy, especially because metro ticket prices had recently increased.
Citizens protested and stated that toilets in public transport should be free.
After hearing the feedback, the metro operator reversed the decision and stopped charging people to use the toilets.
This means people can use the restrooms for free again at those stations.
BMRCL stopped charging for public toilet use at 12 Namma Metro stations.
The decision followed public backlash over the fees.
Fees were charged for toilets in the unpaid areas of the stations.
Activists and passengers protested against the charges.
The rollback means passengers no longer pay to use the toilets.
- Who
- Commuters, activists, BMRCL
- What
- BMRCL reversed the decision to charge for toilet use.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- 12 Namma Metro stations in Bengaluru
- Why
- Due to public backlash and protests.
Commuters & Activists
BMRCL
Rationale for Toilet Charges
Commuters & Activists
Toilet charges were deemed unfair, especially after fare hikes.
BMRCL
N/A
- Number of Stations Affected
- 12
- Affected Stations
- National College, Lalbagh, South End Circle, Jayanagar, RV Road, Banashankari, JP Nagar, Yelachenahalli, Sir M Visvesvaraya Central College, BR Ambedkar Station Vidhana Soudha, Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station, and Cubbon Park
- Action
- Rollback of toilet fees
Sources
Commuters, activists protest BMRCL’s decision to charge for toilet use in metro stations
RTI reveals ₹12.97 lakh foreign trip by panel for Bengaluru metro fare hike, but exposes gap in transparency on report
Fare committee’s foreign study tour cost Bengaluru Metro operator Rs 13 lakh
BMRCL rolls back public toilet fee at 12 Namma Metro stations after protests in Bengaluru
