Bengaluru, June 10 -- Following the Karnataka government's announcement of free bus passes for students across the state, students in Bengaluru have now urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to introduce special discounted passes for travel on Namma Metro.

While welcoming the free bus pass scheme, students said they are not demanding free metro travel but are seeking concessional fares that would make daily commuting more affordable. They believe such a move would encourage greater use of public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles.

Students pointed out that many college-goers and educational institution commuters rely on the Metro for faster and safer travel across the city. According to them, affordable metro passes woul...