India, Aug. 25 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday announced a fare revision across its network, raising the passenger fares by up to Rs.5 for the Airport Express Line and up to Rs.4 across other lines. Prior to this, the last fare revision came in 2017.

As per the new prices, a commute within 2km will cost Rs.11 as compared to Rs.10 earlier, while for the longest journey of over 32km, passengers will now pay Rs.64, as against Rs.60 earlier.

DMRC said the hike in fares, with immediate effect, has been issued as the corporation is facing financial challenges.

"The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, i.e. August 25, after a gap of almost eight years. The increase has been...