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Bengaluru Metro Fare Hikes: Are Residents Ditching Public Transport for Private Vehicles?

Commuters point out that metro expenses do not end with the ticket. They often have to pay for parking near home stations and then spend additional money on cabs or bike taxis for last-mile connectivity. (Image: File photos)

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News18•27-02-2026, 13:59

Bengaluru Metro Fare Hikes: Are Residents Ditching Public Transport for Private Vehicles?

•Bengaluru Metro fare hikes, including a 50% increase last year and a proposed new revision, are pushing commuters away.
•A planned fare revision by BMRCL on February 9 was temporarily halted due to public and BJP opposition.
•Minimum fares rose from Rs 10 to Rs 11, and maximum fares to Rs 95 for distances over 30 km after FFC recommendations.
•Commuters find metro expensive, opting for private vehicles despite rising petrol prices, increasing city congestion.
•Lack of last-mile connectivity and additional costs like parking make metro less practical, driving users back to private transport.

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