India, Jan. 13 -- Bengaluru's daily commuters could soon see their travel bills rise again, with Namma Metro fares expected to increase annually starting February, following a recommendation by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC). The panel has proposed a yearly hike of up to five per cent in ticket prices.

This development comes just a year after the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) rolled out a major fare revision in February 2025, which saw prices jump by as much as 71 per cent, said a report by The New Indian Express. That revision had already pushed Namma Metro into the position of being the costliest metro system in India, and the prospect of regular increases has heightened concerns about the affordability of public tran...