Karnataka Government will recalculate Namma Metro fares using Delhi Metro formula: DKS
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that Namma Metro fares will be recalculated using the Delhi Metro's formula after the state government halted a planned fare hike following public protests and political pressure. Shivakumar refuted claims by BJP leaders that the Union government intervened to stop the increase, stating that the letter purportedly directing BMRCL to defer the hike had no legal value.
9 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Following public protests and political pressure, the Karnataka government will recalculate Namma Metro fares using the Delhi Metro's formula.
— The Hindu
Following a reassessment, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar agreed to pause the proposed fare hike.
13 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) postponed the implementation of a planned fare hike for Namma Metro due to political pressure.
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