Tejasvi Surya, Bengaluru South MP, on Wednesday raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the steep hike in Namma Metro fares and criticised Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for not publishing the fare fixation committee (FFC) report.
Speaking during Zero Hour, Mr. Surya said: “About four months ago, BMRCL hiked metro fares by nearly 130%. Public transport must be affordable for the common man. This hike has significantly reduced ridership.”
He demanded that BMRCL make the FFC report public, stressing that transparency is essential in a democracy. “Despite several requests, the report remains unpublished. I urge the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to direct BMRCL to release it immediately,” he said.
Mr. Surya also called for the early operationalisation of the long-delayed Yellow Line, stating that it is key to addressing Bengaluru’s traffic woes. “The city’s infrastructure deficit is growing. Metro expansion is the only sustainable solution,” he added.
The 19-km Yellow Line connects R.V. Road to Bommasandra, spanning 16 stations and linking major residential and industrial zones, including Electronics City. Initially set for completion in 2021, the project has been delayed by over four years owing to the lack of metro rolling stock.
Published – July 30, 2025 09:19 pm IST