Another fare hike likely for Namma Metro in February, commuters brace for impact

Barely a year after the last revision, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is preparing to revise Namma Metro fares again in February, following recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee.

Metro commuters in Bengaluru are likely to face another fare hike in February, with BMRCL planning a fresh revision of Namma Metro ticket prices, barely a year after the last increase.

According to sources, the proposed fare revision is being worked out as one year has been completed since the previous hike, which was implemented in February last year. As per existing rules, BMRCL can revise fares periodically by submitting a proposal under the provisions of the Metro Rail Act.

The move is in line with the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which had suggested that Metro fares be revised every year, with a maximum increase capped at 5 per cent annually. Based on this guideline, BMRCL is now calculating the extent of the possible hike for February.

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However, the exact percentage of the fare increase for this year is yet to be finalised, raising concerns among daily commuters who already feel the financial pinch.

It may be recalled that BMRCL had drawn sharp criticism in 2025 after implementing a steep 71 % fare hike, which triggered widespread public backlash and commuter protests. That hike had put the Metro authority under intense scrutiny, with many passengers terming it unaffordable.

Despite the criticism, officials indicate that the fare revision process is being taken forward as per norms, and a formal proposal is expected to be submitted shortly.

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If approved, this would mark yet another increase in Namma Metro fares, adding to the burden on Bengaluru’s lakhs of daily Metro users, many of whom depend on the service as their primary mode of transport.

With February approaching, commuters are now anxiously waiting to see how much the fares will rise this time and whether BMRCL will limit the increase within the recommended ceiling.