BJP MP Tejasvi Surya called the recent hike in Bengaluru metro’s fare a burden on the middle-class.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the MP from Bengaluru South said the increased price of metro tickets makes it the most expensive metro network in the country.
BJP MP said, “I urge authorities to reconsider the fare structure and introduce a more reasonable pricing system to ensure accessibility for the common man,”
He further added : “While commuters in Delhi pay Rs 30 for a 12 km ride, Bengaluru will have to pay Rs 60 – double the amount. A 50% hike with a maximum fare going from Rs 60 to Rs 90 is totally unjustified. No other metro in the country charges this high, nothing beyond Rs 60 and the hike is extremely steep.”
In the new fare structure the travel cost in metro started from Rs 10 for journeys up to 2 km, Rs 20 for 2-4 km, Rs 30 for 4-6 km, Rs 40 for 6-8 km, Rs 50 for 8-10 km, Rs 60 for 10-12 km, Rs 70 for 15-20 km, Rs 80 for 20-25 km, and Rs 90 for journeys 25 km and beyond.
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