Namma Metro Fares to Rise 5% from February 9: Check Revised Ticket Prices

Namma Metro commuters in Bengaluru will have to pay higher fares from February 9, 2026, as the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) implements a 5% fare hike across all ticket slabs.

BMRCL said the fare revision will apply across the entire Namma Metro network, with ticket prices increasing by Rs 1 to Rs 5, depending on the distance travelled.

Under the revision, metro fares will increase by 5%, resulting in a minimum hike of Rs 1 and a maximum of Rs 5 across all fare slabs on the 96.10-km Namma Metro network. With the revised fares, it's now among the highest metro fares in India, which is why commuters are reacting strongly.

Why Namma Metro fares are going up

According to BMRCL, the fare revision is being implemented in line with recommendations of the First Fare Fixation Committee, constituted under the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002. The committee had flagged that infrequent fare revisions in the past led to sharp hikes, including an average increase of 51.55% when fares were revised after a gap of over seven years.

To avoid such sudden increases, the FFC recommended a transparent annual automatic fare revision mechanism, linked to operating and maintenance costs or capped at 5% per year, whichever is lower.

For the current year, audited financial data showed a cost increase of 10.20%, but the fare hike has been restricted to 5%, in line with the committee's guidelines.

What fares will look like from February 9

With the revision coming into effect from February 9, 2026, commuters travelling short distances of 0-2 km will pay Rs 11, up from Rs 10. The maximum fare for long-distance travel beyond 25 km will increase from Rs 90 to Rs 95. Revised fares apply across all 10 fare zones.

Discounts to continue for regular commuters

BMRCL said all existing discounts for smart card and NCMC users will continue despite the fare hike. These include:

5% discount during peak hours

10% discount during non-peak hours

10% discount on Sundays and on three designated national holidays

The corporation said these measures are aimed at reducing the impact on daily commuters.

Tourist cards and group tickets also costlier

The annual 5% hike will also apply to tourist cards and group tickets. Day passes will see a marginal increase, with revised rates applicable for one-day, three-day and five-day tourist cards issued through smart cards and mobile QR tickets.

What commuters should know

BMRCL said the gradual annual revision is intended to ensure financial sustainability and service reliability, while avoiding sharp and infrequent fare shocks in the future. The corporation added that the approach balances commuter affordability with the need to maintain safety, punctuality and service quality as the metro network continues to expand.

The revised Namma Metro fares will be applicable from February 9, and commuters are advised to factor in the higher ticket prices while planning their daily travel.