Miss a train, pay Rs 50? Yellow line commuters face unusual fine in Bengaluru metro

A passenger on Bengaluru’s Yellow Line was fined Rs 50 for waiting over 20 minutes at Silk Board station after missing a crowded train, sparking debate over metro rules.

Bengaluru’s newly launched Yellow Line has already made headlines, but not for the reasons metro officials might have hoped. A commuter’s first ride turned into a frustrating experience when he was slapped with a Rs 50 fine simply for waiting too long at Silk Board Metro Station.

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The incident occurred when the passenger, planning to travel from Silk Board to RV Road, entered the station with a valid ticket. With only three trains currently operating on the route, the wait between services stretches to nearly 25 minutes. After a train arrived, overcrowding made it impossible for him to board. Faced with another 25-minute wait, he decided to exit the station.

Yellow line is good but its practically useless if not boarding near the start points

Waited at Silk Board for 20 minutes, train came in packed & many couldnt get on
Exited the same station & got a 50+9.5 rs penalty for overstay@OfficialBMRCL@NammaMetro_@WF_Watcherpic.twitter.com/Tlk4XHSQAJ

— Nikhil (@Nikhil_Bhat6) August 12, 2025

However, metro rules stipulate that passengers cannot remain inside a station for more than 20 minutes without boarding a train. Since he had spent over that limit waiting, staff imposed a Rs 50 penalty before allowing him to leave.

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The policy, designed to prevent misuse of station facilities, has drawn criticism when applied to the Yellow Line’s limited service schedule. Commuters argue that the rule fails to account for operational constraints, especially when a missed train automatically means waiting beyond the permitted time.

With only three trains covering the stretch, delays are inevitable, and penalties like this could discourage ridership. The fined passenger has since declared he will avoid the Yellow Line until services improve, opting instead for buses.

Until train frequency is increased, commuters fear that the combination of long waits and strict rules will make the Yellow Line more of a hassle than a convenience.

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