Bengaluru’s Namma Metro commuters are set to face a big fare hike for the primary time in practically eight years, with ticket costs anticipated to rise by 40-45 per cent.
The final fare revision in 2017 noticed a modest 10-15 per cent improve when the metro community spanned simply 43.2 km.(Ajay Aggarwal/HT Photograph)
This choice follows suggestions from a government-appointed fare fixation committee, which just lately submitted its findings to the Bangalore Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) board, as reported Deccan Herald.
Based on the report, the committee, analyzed varied elements earlier than recommending the hike. Public suggestions was sought throughout October 2024, and the ultimate report was delivered final week. The BMRCL board is more likely to approve the proposal on January 17.
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Revised fare construction
Beneath the revised construction, the bottom fare will improve to ₹15, whereas the utmost fare will climb to ₹85, up from the present ₹60. To melt the blow for passengers, further reductions can be obtainable throughout off-peak hours and Sundays. Common reductions of 5 per cent for smartcard and QR code ticket customers will proceed. The brand new fares are anticipated to take impact by the tip of January, as mandated by the Metro Railways (Operation and Upkeep) Act, 2002, the report additional added.
The final fare revision in 2017 noticed a modest 10-15 per cent improve when the metro community spanned simply 43.2 km. Since then, the operational community has practically doubled to 76.95 km and is projected to broaden to 175.55 km by December 2026 with the completion of Phases 2, 2A, and 2B.
Cause for hike
Rising operational and upkeep prices, together with electrical energy bills and the getting old infrastructure, have been key elements influencing the choice, the DH report added. Upkeep prices alone have surged by 300 per cent because of the want for extra frequent repairs and costly spare elements.
Bus fare hike
On Thursday, the Karnataka cupboard determined to extend the bus fares within the state-owned transport companies by 15 per cent. The choice was taken in view of the substantial hike in operational prices resembling improve in spending on gasoline costs and workers, Karnataka Regulation and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H Ok Patil mentioned.
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