Delhi Metro fares hiked by up to Rs 4 from August 25
The DMRC announced a revision in passenger fares, with the new rates effective from today for normal days, Sundays, and national holidays
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Monday (August 25) effected a hike in passenger fares, with the increase ranging between Rs 1 and Rs 4 depending on the distance travelled.
According to the revised structure, fares on normal days have gone up from Rs 10 to Rs 11 for the 0-2 km slab, while the highest fare for journeys beyond 32 km has increased from Rs 60 to Rs 64.
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For travel between 12-21 km, fares have risen from Rs 40 to Rs 43, and for the 21-32 km slab, the new fare stands at Rs 54 against the earlier Rs 50.
Fares on Sundays and national holidays too saw a hike.
'Minimal hike'
Journeys beyond 32 km will now cost Rs 54 instead of Rs 50, while the 12-21 km slab has been revised to Rs 32 from the earlier Rs 30, it stated.
A similar increase, ranging up to Rs 5, has also been introduced on the Airport Express Line, it added.
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The DMRC said the hike is "minimal" and intended to balance operational costs while continuing to provide affordable public transport.