Bengaluru metro ridership drops 16% after fare hike: BMRCL data

Bengaluru metro ridership drops 16% after fare hike: BMRCL data

[The Hindu BusinessLine] - 03/10/2025

The price increase initially saw fares rise by as much as 100 per cent, prompting BMRCL to cap the hike at 70 per cent after commuter backlash. Despite this adjustment, ridership figures indicate a sharp decline



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