‘India’s most expensive metro but…’: bengaluru metro commuter flags extra Luggage Fee, Sparks Debate Online

A Bengaluru Commuter has raised questions over namma metro’s policy of charging separete for oversized Luggage, claiming he was asked to pay 30 for carrying a suitcase during his ride. The post, shared on x, have sparked a wider discussion on where the fee is justified.

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The Complaint Came from User Avinash Chanchal, Who Wrote, “I am absolutely stunned that I had to pay 30 in the bangalore metro for this bag. The bangalore metro is already the most expensive in the country, and this just adds to the burden. This is just another example of how the @OFFICIALBMRCL is excluding people from accessing the metro. “

The post quickly gathered traction, with several commuters weight in. While Some Backed Chanchal, others argued that large bags take up unnecessary space and should be charged.

One User Countred: “Stop moaning. If the bag is bigger than what can fit in the scanner, you pay. I’ve carried a suitcase and backpack muliple times with muliple time with About not inconvenising others. “

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Another Commuter Sugged The Fee Would Sense only if there was dedicated storage: “Honestly, I’D be okay with paying if they had space for loggage.

Some, however, pointed out that metro restrictions are not limited to Luggage. “At least they let you carry the bag. Try brings alcohol or a drill -thehey won’t let you in,” One user remarked.

Others linked the issue to Bengaluru’s Wider Mobility Crisis. “Traffic is so messed up here Dependent, “Another Commuter Wrote.