New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Namma Metro fares are expected to rise by up to 5% starting February this year. This move comes after recommendations by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which was made public.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had earlier implemented the previous hike after fully accepting the FFC's report, whose recommendations are mandatory under Section 33 of the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002. BMRCL, in February 2025, revised ticket prices for the first time since 2017, with fares rising by as much as 71% on certain routes.

As per the FFC report submitted to the BMRCL last year, metro fares can be increased by up to 5% every year beginning February 2026. BMRCL had proposed an annual,...