Will Bengaluru Metro travel cost more from today, February 9? State clarifies...

Bengaluru Metro price hike, which was scheduled to come into effect from February 9, has been put on hold by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) amid criticism.

In a statement, the BMRCL said that the earlier announcement regarding the fare revision would not be implemented until further orders, indicating that a final decision is still pending.

Clarifying its position, BMRCL said, “The media release dated February 5 announcing the implementation of the annual fare revision with effect from February 9 has been kept on hold till further orders.”

The corporation added that the matter would be taken up by its board before any final decision is made. “The decision on the revised fare will be communicated after the board's review.”