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In a major development, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to delay the much-anticipated fare hike initially set to be implemented on February 1. The proposed increase, which would have raised metro fares by 40-45%, has been temporarily halted after receiving instructions from the central government to submit a comprehensive report before proceeding.
BMRCL’s proposed 45% metro fare hike, set for Feb 1, has been put on hold. The Modi government has directed BMRCL to submit a comprehensive report before making any decision. A big win for the people of Bengaluru—ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair metro pricing. pic.twitter.com/5LBJT70mX2
— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP)
BMRCL’s proposed 45% metro fare hike, set for Feb 1, has been put on hold. The Modi government has directed BMRCL to submit a comprehensive report before making any decision. A big win for the people of Bengaluru—ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair metro pricing. pic.twitter.com/5LBJT70mX2
— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) January 29, 2025
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Bengaluru Central MP, BJP’s PC Mohan, took to social media platform X to announce the news, praising the move as a “big win” for commuters in the city. He emphasized that the decision reflected the Modi government’s commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair pricing in public transport. Mohan added that the central government’s intervention would ensure that all aspects of the fare hike are properly assessed before any changes are made.
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Earlier, BMRCL had approved the fare hike, which was expected to primarily impact long-distance passengers while keeping the base fare largely unchanged. The current metro fares in Bengaluru range from ₹10 to ₹60, and the planned revision could have seen the maximum fare rise to ₹85. With the deferral, commuters can breathe a sigh of relief while awaiting further clarity on the fare structure.
