Bengaluru Metro Fares to Rise 5% from Feb 9: BMRCL Implements Annual Revision

• Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) announced an annual metro fare revision of 5% effective February 9.
• The increase, ranging from Re 1 to Rs 5, applies across the 96.10-km network and 10 fare zones.
• This annual revision aims to prevent steep fare hikes after long gaps, as recommended by the First Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).
• The cost index showed a 10.2% rise, but the hike is capped at 5% as per FFC stipulations.
• Revised fares for tourist cards and continued discounts for smart card/NCMC users are also part of the changes.