Bangalore Metro fare highest in the country?

Bangalore Metro fares have risen, making it India’s costliest. Minimum fare is ₹11, maximum ₹95. Delhi caps at ₹64, Mumbai ₹80, Hyderabad ₹69, Kolkata ₹50

Commuters in Bengaluru are voicing strong discontent after the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced fare hikes effective February 9, making it the costliest metro service in India.

The revised fares see a minimum ticket price of ₹11 for 0–2 km travel, up from ₹10. For 2–4 km, fares have risen to ₹21, while 4–6 km journeys now cost ₹32. Longer rides have seen sharper increases: 6–8 km is ₹42, 8–10 km is ₹53, 10–15 km is ₹63, and 15–20 km is ₹74. The maximum fare has climbed from ₹90 to ₹95.

In comparison, other metros across India remain significantly cheaper. Delhi Metro, with a vast 394 km network, charges a maximum of ₹64 even for journeys exceeding 32 km. Mumbai Metro, spanning 80 km, caps fares at ₹80 for distances beyond 42 km. Hyderabad Metro’s maximum fare is ₹69, while Kolkata Metro remains the most affordable, with a maximum ticket price of just ₹50.

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The steep fare hike has triggered outrage on social media, with many commuters questioning why Bengaluru’s metro—still expanding and facing operational challenges—has become the most expensive in the country. Critics argue that higher fares could discourage public transport use, pushing more people back to private vehicles and worsening traffic congestion.

As Bengaluru grapples with rising living costs, the metro fare hike has added to citizens’ frustrations, sparking calls for reconsideration and greater accountability in urban transport planning.

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