India’s most expensive Metro gets costlier: Bengaluru commuters to pay more from February 9

“The revision of fare is part of an automatic formula prescribed by the Fare Fixation Committee, and it does not require government approvals or clearance. This has to be enforced; it helps revenue growth amid inflation and expenditure increase. It is also done to develop further projects,” a BMRCL official said.

Last year, BMRCL had sparked a row by raising prices by over 100 per cent in some categories, leading to widespread protests by commuters. Following the public backlash, the Metro operator attributed the excessive increases to technical glitches and subsequently capped the hike at 71 per cent.

The automatic annual adjustment mechanism means commuters can expect regular fare increases, raising concerns about affordability and the Metro’s accessibility as a public transport option.