Namma Metro fare hike: Operating and maintenance costs, Consumer Price Index among parameters to recalculate fare

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, who met with metro officials on Monday, said the State government and officials had jointly decided to pause the hike for a reassessment.

“Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) to considers multiple parameters such as operating and maintenance costs, changes in the Consumer Price Index, staff expenses, per-unit costs and energy cost. Based on these factors, we have asked officials to reassess the fares. Until then, the hike will remain on hold,” he said.