New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Commuting on Namma Metro, already among the most expensive metro rail systems in India, is set to become slightly more expensive from February 9 (Monday). The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a 5 per cent fare increase, barely a year after fares were raised by as much as 71 per cent.

Under the revised fare structure, ticket prices will rise by Rs.1 to Rs.5 across all 10 fare slabs. The minimum fare has been increased from Rs.10 to Rs.11, while the maximum fare now stands at Rs.95, up from Rs.90.

The hike applies across Namma Metro's 96 km operational network.

In a press release, BMRCL said the decision followed the recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).

"In keeping with...