Bengaluru: Namma Metro commuters in Bengaluru may face another fare increase from February, with the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) recommending an annual revision of up to five per cent in ticket prices. The move is expected to further raise the cost of daily travel for thousands of passengers relying on the city’s metro system.

The proposed revision comes less than a year after Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) implemented a major fare hike in February 2025, which significantly increased ticket charges and made Bengaluru Metro one of the costliest metro networks in India. The latest increase is likely to intensify financial pressure on regular travellers and urban commuters.

Under the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002, the FFC’s recommendations are legally binding, allowing annual fare adjustments until a new committee is appointed. While the corporation cites operational requirements and financial sustainability, citizens fear that frequent fare hikes could make public transport increasingly unaffordable.

Public concerns have also been raised over issues such as overcrowded metro trains, slow expansion of new routes, limited last-mile connectivity, and service quality gaps, which many say do not justify repeated fare increases. Mobility experts warn that continuous fare escalation may push commuters back to private vehicles, worsening traffic congestion and pollution in Bengaluru.

If implemented, the Bengaluru Namma Metro fare hike 2026 is set to impact lakhs of passengers, with calls growing for a balanced policy that prioritises affordability, accessibility, and sustainable urban mobility.