BENGALURU: Namma Metro, among the most expensive metro rail systems in the country, is set to become even more costly for commuters. After hiking fares by up to 71 per cent last year, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday announced a 5 per cent fare hike, effective February 9 (Monday).The fare increased by a minimum of Rs 1 and a maximum of Rs 5 across all 10 fare slabs. As per the revised hike, the minimum fare increased from Rs 10 to Rs 11, while the maximum fare went up from Rs 90 to Rs 95. Namma Metro currently has an operational network of 96 km.A press release issued by BMRCL stated that the fare revision was carried out based on the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).“In keeping with the recommendations of the FFC, which are binding on BMRCL, it is hereby notified that an annual automatic fare revision will be implemented with effect from February 9, 2026, on the expiry of 1 year from the date of implementation of the FFC’s recommended fares by BMRCL (February 9, 2025). The marginal increase ranges from a minimum of Rs 1 to a maximum of Rs 5 across 10 fare zones on its entire network of 96.10 km,” the release stated.The release further said that, based on audited financial data for the financial year 2024–25 (as of March 31, 2025), compared with the base data for 2023–24 (as of March 31, 2024), the formula-based index indicated a cost increase of 10.20 per cent. However, the fare revision was restricted to 5 per cent, in line with the FFC stipulation.BMRCL maintained that the 5 per cent discount during peak hours and 10 per cent discount during non-peak hours for smart card holders and National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) users will continue. The 5 per cent fare hike will apply to tourist cards and group tickets.“BMRCL emphasises that this small annual revision is intended to ensure financial sustainability and service reliability, while avoiding the need for large and sudden fare increases in the future. This approach allows fares to move gradually in line with inflation and operating costs, thereby protecting commuters from sharp, infrequent hikes,” the release stated.Metro fares hike (from Feb 9)0–2 km Rs 10 → Rs 112–4 km Rs 20 → Rs 214–6 km Rs 30 → Rs 326–8 km Rs 40 → Rs 428–10 km Rs 50 → Rs 5310–15 km Rs 60 → Rs 6315–20 km Rs 70 → Rs 7420–25 km Rs 80 → Rs 84>25 km Rs 90 → Rs 95
