Delhi Metro Remains Cheaper after Fare Revision, Tejasvi Surya Hits out at Bengaluru Metro’s Hike

Bengaluru south mp tejasvi surya has strongly criticized the steep increase in Namma metro Fares, calling it the “most expensive in the country” and unaffordable for cops. His remarks came after the delhi metro announced a modest revision in its ticket prises while still remaiing cheaper than bengaluru’s revised fare structure.

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What Tejasvi Surya Said?

“Just compare these reasonable hikes in the delhi metro to what bmrcl has made in Bengaluru,” Surya Posted on X. “The steep hike in bengaluru is absolutely Illogical and Makess Bengaluru Meetro Metro Country and unaffordable to many.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Earlier this week announced a small fare hike, citing rising operational costs. Even with the increase, delhi metro continues to offer lower fares most distances compared to Bengaluru. For example, while a 20 km ride in delhi costs 30, The same distance on namma metro’s new structure can cost up to 45–50, depending on the line.

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Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Implemented Fare Structure Earlier this year, Raising Ticket Pries Across Slabs. The sharp hike has drawn backlash from commuters and Civic Groups Who Argue That The Service has become unaffordable, particularly for daily wage works and office-songs Travel.

Surya also took aim at the Lack of transparency in the decision-making process. He Pointed Out that Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), Constrated under the Metro Railways Act to Review and Recommend Fare Structure, Had Submitted Its Report Months Aadhars Public. “Without disclosing the committee’s findings, imposing such steep fares is unfair on Bengaluru’s commuters,” He said.