Dec 26, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Bangalore Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) is planning to extend the metro fare 10-15% to the present costs.
The fare of Bengaluru metro is more likely to be elevated and the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) will submit a report on the identical to the federal government in just a few days, reported The Hindu. The FFC earlier invited public ideas on ticket fare hike and Namma Metro journey is anticipated to get costlier for commuters.
Bengaluru’s metro community is roughly 76 kilometres lengthy, and it’s the second-largest metro line within the nation. (File) (Pic used for illustration)(PTI )
In accordance with the report, Bangalore Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) is planning to extend the metro fare 10-15% to the present costs. The minimal ticket value for the time being is ₹10 and most is ₹60. The smartcard customers get a reduction of 5% from the precise metro fare. The costs have been revised in 2017 final time.
A 3-member panel, led by Justice R. Tharani, a retired decide of the Madras Excessive Court docket, has been fashioned to overview the fare construction of Bengaluru Metro. The committee additionally contains Satyendra Pal Singh, Extra Secretary on the Ministry of Housing and City Affairs, and E.V. Ramana Reddy, the previous Extra Chief Secretary of Karnataka.
The report additional steered that the committee has completely examined metro fare constructions in numerous cities each inside India and internationally to make sure a good and balanced method to any fare revisions. The committee’s findings and suggestions can be compiled into an in depth report, which can be submitted to the federal government quickly.
After 2017, the footfalls within the metro have quickly elevated together with the community within the metropolis. The Purple Line which is a lifeline for IT staff in east Bengaluru has been a key public transport means for a lot of commuters and infrequently sees heavy rush throughout peak hours. There’s additionally a requirement to extend the variety of trains to regulate the group throughout peak hours.
Bengaluru’s metro community is roughly 76 kilometers lengthy and it’s the second largest metro line within the nation, after New Delhi.
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