Bengaluru Metro to Hike Fares Again by Rs 1-5 from Feb 9 Amid Public Outcry

• Bengaluru Metro is set to increase fares by Rs 1 to Rs 5 starting February 9, despite public backlash over last year's significant hike of up to 71%.
• The fare revision is based on the annual recommendation by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which is binding on BMRCL.
• Bengaluru Metro currently charges a minimum of Rs 10 and a maximum of Rs 90, making it the costliest metro system in India; the new hike could raise these to Rs 11 and Rs 95 respectively.
• The FFC report mandates an annual automatic fare revision, capped at 5% per annum or calculated by a prescribed formula, whichever is lower.
• Commuters express frustration, noting that last year's hike, which saw some fares rise by over 100% before being capped at 71%, already made travel excessively expensive.