Namma Metro Fare Now Highest in the Country

12 Feb 2025 CW Team

Namma Metro, one of the city's most popular public transportation systems, has raised its fares by 46% to 50%, effective from February 9. This increase has made Bengaluru's metro fare the highest in the country.

With this fare hike, Bengaluru has surpassed the metro fare rates of other major cities in India. The metro service is essential for lakhs of residents, who rely on it daily for commuting.

Metro services are available in several major cities across the country, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Kochi, and Jaipur. However, Bengaluru now holds the distinction of having the most expensive metro fare.

The following are the metro fares for cities across India (minimum fare–maximum fare):

– Bengaluru: Rs 10 – Rs 90 (for distances beyond 30 km) – Delhi: Rs 10 – Rs 60 (for distances beyond 32 km) – Hyderabad: Rs 10 – Rs 60 (for distances beyond 26 km) – Mumbai: Rs 10 – Rs 80 (for distances beyond 42 km) – Kolkata: Rs 5 – Rs 50 (for distances beyond 30 km)

In Bengaluru, the minimum fare is Rs 10, while the maximum fare is Rs 90 for journeys exceeding 30 km. In contrast, Kolkata has the lowest fares, with a minimum fare of Rs 5. As a result, many have argued that Bengaluru's fare hike is unjustifiable compared to other cities in India.

Experts and commuters alike feel that this fare increase is unfair and could push people to opt for alternative modes of transport, such as two-wheelers.

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