‘No seat, rush in peak hours’: Delhi Metro sparks public outcry after fare hike

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The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25th August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from ₹ 1 to ₹ 4 only depending on the distance of travel (upto ₹5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare… pic.twitter.com/gOgOGmebxz

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 25, 2025

The development sparked public outcry with several users slamming the authorities for suddenly hiking the fare without prior notice. Many demanded better management and more coaches during peak hours. “I travel on a daily basis and pay two-way fare still me and so people face issues in metro after paying fare like No seat availability, so much rush on peak hours. If @OfficialDMRC can’t provide seat for people than why increased fare, fear should be same as before,” a user wrote.

“Without any prior notification to the public DMRC has announced fare increased with immediate effect. I travel to and fro to Millineum Centre to Delhi and back previously it cost Rs. 54/- one sided by Card and now it is Rs. 60/-. It is too much of a nonsense decision for DMRC,” another user commented.

“What about service of metro line you’re increasing fares but what about infrastructure and on time service. That’s your part of scam timer shows 5 min to next metro in station & next metro comes in 7-8 mins,” a third user reacted.

This is the first time DMRC has hiked the ticket prices in eight years, since 2017. The new fare slabs are as follows: Rs 11 for 0-2 km, Rs 21 for 2-5 km, Rs 32 for 5-12 km, Rs 43 for 12-21 km, Rs 54 for 21-32 km, and Rs 64 for distances beyond 32 km.