Already one of the most expensive metro rail systems in India, the Namma Metro commute is set to become slightly more expensive from February 9 (Monday). Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a 5 percent hike in fares, barely a year after fares were hiked by as much as 71 percent.
How much will commuters have to pay now?
According to the revised fare structure, ticket prices will increase by ₹1 to ₹5 over all 10 tariffs. The minimum fare has been increased since ₹10 to ₹11, while the maximum fare is now ₹95, from ₹90.
The increase applies to the entire 96 km operational network of the Namma Metro.
In a press release, BMRCL said the decision was in line with the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).
“In accordance with the FFC recommendations which are binding on BMRCL, it is hereby notified that an annual automatic fare revision will be carried out with effect from February 9, 2026, after 1 year from the date of introduction of FFC recommended fare by BMRCL (February 9, 2025).
The marginal increase ranges from the minimum ₹1 to maximum ₹5 in 10 tariff zones across its entire 96.10 km network,” the report said.
Why was the increase capped at 5 percent?
According to BMRCL, the audited financial data showed a 10.20% increase in cost when comparing the 2024-25 (as on March 31, 2025) data with the baseline data of 2023-24 (as on March 31, 2024).
Despite this, the fare hike was capped at 5 percent in line with FFC guidelines.
BMRCL has confirmed that the existing fare concessions will remain unchanged. Smartcard and National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) users will continue to receive a 5% off-peak discount and a 10% off-peak discount.
However, the modified tariffs will apply to tourist cards and group tickets.
The corporation explained the rationale: “BMRCL emphasizes that this small annual review is to ensure financial sustainability and reliability of services while avoiding the need for large and sudden fare increases in the future. This approach allows fares to move gradually in line with inflation and operating costs, thereby protecting commuters from sudden, infrequent increases,” the report said.
What are the revised metro fares from February 9?
0-2 km: ₹10 → ₹11
2-4 km: ₹20 → ₹21
4-6 km: ₹30 → ₹32
6-8 km: ₹40 → ₹42
8-10 km: ₹50 → ₹53
10-15 km: ₹60 → ₹63
15-20 km: ₹70 → ₹74
20-25 km: ₹80 → ₹84
Above 25 km: ₹90 → ₹95
