Bengaluru commuters may soon see another increase in Namma Metro fares, as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has proposed a 5 per cent ticket price rise that awaits approval from the Karnataka government. This potential hike comes just a year after a steep fare escalation of up to 71 per cent, which already made Namma Metro one of India’s most expensive metro systems. What’s Being Proposed According to BMRCL sources, the planned revision would raise ticket costs gradually, with a minimum increase of ₹1 and a maximum of ₹5 depending on travel distance. For example, journeys such as Majestic to Whitefield or Bommasandra could move from ₹80 to ₹84 if the hike is approved, while shorter routes like Majestic to Challaghatta would rise from ₹60 to ₹63. The metro authority has suggested implementing this increase soon, arguing it’s necessary to balance rising operational costs. Officials have reportedly told the state government that delaying a small hike now could lead to an even larger increase — up to 10 per cent — next year, adding urgency to the proposal. Commuter Backlash and Political Opposition The proposal has sparked strong opposition from daily riders and political figures alike. Many commuters… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
