Bengaluru Metro Fares to Rise 5% from Feb 9; Shivakumar Blames Central Govt Committee

• Bengaluru Metro (Namma Metro) fares will increase by 5% starting February 9, with Re 1 to Rs 5 hike across 10 zones based on travel distance.
• Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated the decision was made by a central government-led committee and not discussed with the state government or him.
• The BJP criticized the hike, arguing it would worsen Bengaluru's traffic congestion by discouraging public transport use.
• Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara defended the hike, citing the extension of Metro services and stating both Centre and state decide fare prices.
• BMRCL explained the revision is part of an Annual Automatic Fare Adjustment system, recommended by the First Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) to ensure financial sustainability and avoid steep future hikes.