Bengaluru metro fares to rise by 5% from February 9

Bengaluru commuters will face a 5% hike in Namma Metro fares from February 9 onwards. The increase affects all routes, with fares rising by ₹2-5. Authorities cited rising electricity, maintenance, and staff costs as the reason. Commuters expressed concern, while the corporation said the hike is necessary to maintain services and support route expansions.