India, Sept. 12 -- Bengaluru metro passengers will face automatic fare hikes of up to 5% every year starting February 2026, as per the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).

The move comes just months after the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) raised fares by as much as 71.43% in February 2025, making Bengaluru's metro system the costliest in India.

This annual revision, now approved, is the first of its kind for Namma Metro and is designed to ensure financial stability for the corporation, Deccan Herald reported.

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The FFC, headed by retired Justice R Tharani, submitted its report in December 2024. Under ...