BENGALURU (Metro Rail News): Bengaluru Metro’s fare revision policy has sparked new discussion after the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 3A suggested a different way to raise ticket prices. This new plan differs from the fare system that started after the 2025 fare revision.
The revised DPR shows that Namma Metro’s fares will be increased by 12% every three years instead of 5% every year. The change raises questions as Bengaluru Metro follows a fare revision system that began after the first Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) gave its recommendations.
A look at the revised DPR
The revised DPR for Phase 3A indicates that the minimum Metro fare could rise from Rs10 to Rs14 by 2033. The maximum fare could increase from ₹90 to ₹126 when the corridor opens. These fare estimates are part of the financial projections created for the Phase 3A project, which is set to be finished by 2033.
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Current fare policy
Bengaluru Metro last changed its fares in February 2025 after the Fare Fixation Committee’s recommendations. Under that revision-
- Fares increased by an average of 51.55% before discounts.
- The effective increase after discounts was 46.39%.
- The new policy allowed for a 5% annual fare increase.
The Fare Fixation Committee’s recommendations are mandatory according to the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act of 2002.
Importance of the new proposal
The revised DPR adopts a different model for calculating fare increases. It projects a 12% rise every three years instead of annual hikes. It is still unclear if this assumption will replace the current fare revision method or if it is simply for planning and financial estimates related to the project.