BMRCL has officially greenlit a 5% metro fare escalation in Bengaluru, kicking in on February 9. Designed to mirror rising operational realities, this measured step prioritizes steady service over sudden burdens on daily travelers.
PR officer BL Yashwant Chavan detailed the mechanics: an yearly formula caps hikes at 5% (min 4%). Calculations showed 10% necessity, trimmed to comply with FFC. Impact: ₹10 min becomes ₹11; ₹90 max hits ₹95.
Contextually, it’s the first routine tweak post-FFC’s overhaul—zones down from 29 to 10, averages up 51.55% after years. The panel urged formula-driven yearly updates: min of cost rises or 5%, rounded neatly.
The 96.10 km grid, now 10 zones, sees ₹1-₹5 bumps. Examples: 0-2 km at ₹11.2 (ex-₹10), 4 km ₹21.4. Backed by 10.20% FY24-25 cost index, but capped firmly.
Concessions hold for smart/NCMC holders—5% peak, 10% Sundays/non-peak highways. Tourist/group fares rise in tandem.
BMRCL’s vision: small, predictable shifts secure finances and reliability, phasing in adjustments against inflation and expenses. This proactive approach promises smoother rides ahead for Bengaluru’s bustling metro users.