In response to strong public backlash, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to revise the recently increased metro fares, implementing reductions of up to 30 per cent effective immediately. BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao announced that the board reviewed public feedback and decided to adjust fare hikes at specific points where increases were deemed excessive.
Addressing a press conference, Rao said, “We feel that up to 30% reduction in the revised fare structure would be there. It will be effective from today (February 13).” He further stated that public feedback played a crucial role in the decision, and the board held detailed discussions to address concerns over abnormal fare jumps. “Both the board and we had meetings, and based on the suggestions received, some corrections have been made to temper down extreme price increases at certain points,” he said, adding that the revision aims to provide relief to a large segment of metro users, with an estimated 30-45% of passengers benefiting from the adjusted fares.
