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Bengaluru Commuters Hit by Second Fare Hike in Two Years: BMTC Up 35%, KSRTC 23%
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:48 AM
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Bengaluru public transport users face a significant financial burden as BMTC bus fares rise by 35% and KSRTC fares by 23%, marking the second increase in two years.
Public transport commuters in Bengaluru are facing a renewed financial strain following the recent announcement of significant fare hikes. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has increased its bus fares by 35%, while the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has raised its fares by 23%.
This move marks the second time in the last two years that public transport costs in the city have been revised upwards. The steep percentage increase in BMTC fares is particularly notable, as it significantly alters the daily travel budget for millions of residents who rely on these services for their commute.
The fare revision impacts both local and inter-state routes, affecting a wide demographic of students, working professionals, and daily wage earners. With the cost of living already high in Bengaluru, this additional expense is expected to cause considerable hardship for low-income households.
No immediate official statement regarding the specific reasons for the magnitude of the hike was detailed in the initial reports, but the implementation of these new rates adds to the economic pressure on the city's workforce.
This move marks the second time in the last two years that public transport costs in the city have been revised upwards. The steep percentage increase in BMTC fares is particularly notable, as it significantly alters the daily travel budget for millions of residents who rely on these services for their commute.
The fare revision impacts both local and inter-state routes, affecting a wide demographic of students, working professionals, and daily wage earners. With the cost of living already high in Bengaluru, this additional expense is expected to cause considerable hardship for low-income households.
No immediate official statement regarding the specific reasons for the magnitude of the hike was detailed in the initial reports, but the implementation of these new rates adds to the economic pressure on the city's workforce.