15-05-2025
Metro fares up steep 25%, new charges from May 17
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Hyderabad: Come May 17, metro rail travellers have to shell out more as
L&T Metro Rail
(Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL), that operates the Metro Rail, increased the fares by up to 25%. While the base fare is set to go up from Rs 10 to 12, the maximum fare has been increased from Rs 60 to 75, with the charges varying based on the distance travelled.
The hike will impact over five lakh
commuters
who rely on Metro for their daily commute.
The Metro operator has been seeking
fare hike
for a long time, following similar moves by other Metro systems, notably Bengaluru Metro, which recently hiked its fares by up to 50%.
In accordance with the Metro Railways Act, 2002, a fare fixation committee (FFC) headed by a former judge of the high court, was constituted in 2022 to recommend a revised fare structure.
The committee submitted its report, recommending the revised fare structure on Jan 25, 2023, and the revised fare structure came into force after two years.
"We request your kind cooperation in embracing this revised fare structure, which is essential for maintaining and enhancing the quality of
Hyderabad Metro
Rail services for all," L&T said in a statement on Thursday.
Reacting to the fare hike, commuters said the Metro authorities should first expand the current capacity by adding more coaches before effecting any fare hike. However, some travellers' associations said since L&T has raised the fares for the first time in seven years, the decision was justified.
