Synopsis
The Bengaluru Metro Railway Corporation Ltd has updated its ticket prices, with new fares ranging from Rs 10 for 2 km to Rs 90 for 30 km of travel. Effective from Sunday, the changes include discounts for smart card users and revised tourist card rates.Key Takeaways
- Bengaluru Metro fares adjusted from Rs 10 to Rs 90.
- New pricing structure effective from Sunday.
- Smart card users to enjoy a 5% discount.
- Tourist card pricing revised for different group sizes.
- Balance of Rs 90 required for smart cards.
Bengaluru, Feb 8 (NationPress) The Bengaluru Metro Railway Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) revealed a new ticket pricing structure on Saturday, which will take effect from Sunday. The fare begins at Rs 10 for a journey of 2 km and goes up to Rs 90 for 30 km of travel.
The BMRCL also confirmed the continuation of a 5 percent discount for smart card users.
According to the official announcement from BMRCL, the updated ticket prices are structured as follows: Rs 10 for distances of 0 to 2 km, Rs 20 for 2 to 4 km, Rs 30 for 4 to 6 km, Rs 40 for 6 to 8 km, Rs 50 for 8 to 10 km, Rs 60 for 10 to 15 km, Rs 70 for 15 to 20 km, Rs 80 for 20 to 25 km, and Rs 90 for 25 to 30 km. Distances exceeding 30 km will maintain a fare of Rs 90.
In line with Section 34 of the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002, a Fare Fixation Committee chaired by a former High Court Judge was formed to propose a new fare system.
The Fare Fixation Committee submitted its recommendations for the revised fare structure on December 16, 2024. As stipulated in Section 37 of the Metro Railway O & M Act, these recommendations are compulsory for the Metro Railway Administration to follow.
Thus, following the BMRCL Board's approval, the new fare structure will be implemented starting Sunday.
The BMRCL stated that the Fare Fixation Committee struck a balance between affordability and financial sustainability in their recommendations.
Additionally, a 10 percent discount will be available on smart cards every Sunday and on national holidays (January 26, August 15, and October 2) throughout the day. A minimum balance of Rs 90 is required for smart cards.
The BMRCL also announced revisions to tourist card prices: Rs 300 for one day for groups of 25 to 99, Rs 600 for three days for groups of 100 to 1,000, and Rs 800 for five days for groups exceeding 1,000.
