Bengaluru, Feb. 13 -- The recent hike in Namma Metro fares, particularly for distances between 6 km and 25 km, has left commuters frustrated, with several passengers alleging that ticket prices have doubled on certain routes. While the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) attributes some of these steep increases to potential technical glitches, it is yet to clarify the cause.

The revised fare structure, which came into effect on February 9, marked the first increase since June 2017, averaging a 51.55% hike before discounts and around 45-46% after discounts. However, commuters have reported far greater increases. For instance, the fare for a 6.7-km ride between MG Road and Baiyappanahalli has surged from Rs.20 to Rs.40, though...