Bengaluru Metro (BMRCL) has increased the ticket prices by 50% and this change is February 9 2025 since daily commuters It started to affect. Now peak and off-peak hours Different fees will apply for this new pricing system, Ola and Uber It will charge similar fees to ride-hailing services.
Updated Metro Fares:
- 0-2 km: ₹10
- 2-4 km: ₹20
- 4-6 km: ₹30
- 6-8 km: ₹40
- 8-10 km: ₹50
- 10-12 km: ₹60
- 15-20 km: ₹70
- 20-25 km: ₹80
- 25 km and above: ₹90
Maximum wage, from ₹60 to ₹90, Minimum balance requirement has been set at ₹90.
Discounts for Smart Card Users:
- During rush hours A 5% discount will be applied to smart card users who travel.
- During off-peak hours With an additional 5% discount, the total savings will increase to 10%.
- Off-peak hours before 8am, 12 noon to 4 pm between and on weekdays After 9pm are the hours. Also, all Sundays and on public holidays 10% special discount will be applied.
BMRCL This wage increase announced by Karnataka government recently made 15% bus fare increase This increase results in an overall cost increase for public transport users.
Government Response: Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan, the government's metro fare Postponing the 45% increase and the Modi government has taken the decision BMRCL to submit a comprehensive report before making its decision This step was considered a victory for ensuring transparency in wage increases.
BMRCL officials, this fee adjustment service improvements and operational sustainability claims to support it. However, after the new pricing structure, daily subway users will have to cope with rising travel costs.
