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Bengaluru Metro fare hike: Ticket prices to rise by 50% from February 9 - check latest fares here
Bengaluru Metro has raised ticket fares for metro services in the city by 50 per cent, from ₹60 to ₹90. New fares will come into effect from February 9.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has raised ticket fares for metro services in the city by 50 per cent, from ₹60 to ₹90.
The new fares will come into effect from Sunday, February 9, 2025, according to an official statement released on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
The press release states that the BMRCL has introduced separate tariffs for peak and non-peak hours.
While the minimum fare (0-2 km) remains the same at ₹10, the fare for the second stage (2-4 km) has increased from ₹15 to ₹20. The fare for distances beyond 30 km is ₹90.
Revised metro fares
| Fare zone | Distance (Kms) | Fare (in rupees) |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 0-2 | 10 |
| F2 | 2-4 | 20 |
| F3 | 4-6 | 30 |
| F4 | 6-8 | 40 |
| F5 | 8-10 | 50 |
| F6 | 10-15 | 60 |
| F7 | 15-20 | 70 |
| F8 | 20-25 | 80 |
| F9 | 25-30 | 90 |
| F10 | >30 | 90 |
Regarding the peak hour tariff system, the BMRCL said it would offer an additional five per cent discount on Smart cards (five per cent discount during peak hours and five per cent off during off-peak hours, making it an effective 10 per cent) for travel during off-peak hours based on the time of entry into the Metro system.
The off-peak hours start from 8 am, 12 pm to 4 pm and 9 pm to closing hours on weekdays.
Travellers will also get a 10 per cent discount on Smart cards throughout the day on Sundays and National Holidays, including January 26, August 15, and October 2.
Metro users will be required to maintain a minimum balance of ₹90 on their Smart cards.
Additionally, the foreign tourist fees and group ticket fees have been revised.
The revised foreign tourist fees are:
| Validity | Revised fare (In rupees) |
|---|---|
| 1 day | 300 |
| 3 days | 600 |
| 5 days | 800 |
The revised group ticket fees are:
| Group size | Discount (%) on applicable fare for entering the same station and exiting from the same station all together | Flat fare/person for entering from different stations and exit at the same station or enter from the same stations and exit from different stations (In rupees) |
|---|---|---|
| 25-99 | 15 | no discount |
| 100-1000 | 20 | 60 |
| > 1000 | 25 | 50 |
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First Published:8 Feb 2025, 06:56 PM IST
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