While the move boosts revenue, it comes shortly after a fare hike of up to 71%, which had already upset many daily commuters.

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Bengaluru Metro hits record 9.6 lakh daily ridership on June 4, 2025, amid RCB celebrations; Purple & Green lines see surge, ...

Follow TNM's WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Commuters will now have to pay to use toilets at 12 Namma Metro stations across the cit ...

Public outrage over Metro and bus fare hike The fare hike has triggered sharp criticism from Bengaluru commuters, who argue that Namma Metro’s frequency, last-mile connectivity, and infrastructure do ...

Namma Metro's recent fare increase triggered an immediate and significant backlash. Daily commuters, particularly students and low-income individuals are now opting for slower, less expensive ...

Before this, the metro had revised the fare in 2017. The move has ignited widespread concern among commuters, civic activists and mobility experts alike. Apart from the hike, the Bangalore Metro ...

Commuters who relied on the metro to avoid traffic congestion and long travel times noted that even if fare revisions capped at a 70 per cent increase, the impact has been minimal. Bengaluru Metro ...

The ridership came down despite the BMRCL putting a cap of 71 per cent hike in the metro rail fare instead of over 100 per cent in some sections. The Metro Rail authorities would hold a review meeting ...

On February 9, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) revised its fares, increasing Sandeep's Metro fare to Rs 40—a steep 100 percent hike. Following the outpouring of outrage ...

Regarding the Bengaluru metro fare hike, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy blamed the central government. He also urged intervention of PM Modi and the Union Minister of Housing and ...