Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Sparks Political Debate; BMRCL Defers Increase Plans

Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike, recommended by the Fare Fixation Committee, has sparked political debate and commuter concern. BJP leader Tejasvi Surya criticized the proposed increase, calling the metro fares the highest in India and urging fare structure revision. The Congress countered, stating fare decisions rest with a Centre-appointed committee, not the state government. Meanwhile, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has deferred any fare hike plans for 2026, citing no current process to raise fares and acknowledging public opposition.