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Revised fares apply across all zones; smart card discounts to continue, says BMRCL
BENGALURU
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has officially announced a revision of Namma Metro ticket prices, confirming a uniform 5 percent increase in fares across its entire operational network. The revised fares will come into effect from February 9, 2026, marking the implementation of an annual fare revision mechanism recommended by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).
According to BMRCL, the fare revision has been carried out under the provisions of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, in line with the recommendations of the first Fare Fixation Committee constituted for the Bengaluru Metro. This move introduces an automatic annual fare revision system aimed at preventing sudden and steep hikes in the future.
BMRCL currently operates a 96.10-km metro network spread across 10 fare zones. Under the revised structure, commuters will see a minimum increase of ₹1 and a maximum increase of ₹5 per journey, depending on the distance travelled. The corporation clarified that while its operational and maintenance costs rose by 10.20 percent in the financial year 2024–25 compared to the previous year, the fare hike has been capped at 5 percent in accordance with FFC guidelines.
The Fare Fixation Committee had earlier observed that a delay of nearly seven-and-a-half years in revising fares had once resulted in an average fare jump of 51.55 percent. To avoid such sharp increases, the committee recommended a transparent, formula-based annual revision, limited to either 5 percent or the actual rise in costs, whichever is lower, and rounded off to the nearest rupee.
BMRCL emphasised that the revised fares apply uniformly across all zones and ticketing categories.
BOX: Passenger concessions to continue
- Existing smart card discounts will remain unchanged
- NCMC card users will continue to receive applicable fare benefits
- Promotional and seasonal offers, where applicable, will not be withdrawn
BMRCL stated that the gradual fare adjustment is essential to ensure long-term financial sustainability, maintain service quality, and manage rising inflation and maintenance expenses, while shielding commuters from sudden fare shocks.