Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Metro train travel gets costlier
Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Commuters in Delhi, the nation's capital, will face increased metro travel costs as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced an official fare revision starting Monday. This marks the first increase in ticket prices since 2017, ending an eight-year period without changes.
Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Fare increased from today
The DMRC announced that ticket prices will see a slight rise, varying between Rs 1 and Rs 4 on most routes. However, the Airport Express Line will experience an increase of up to Rs 5. In a social media post on 'X', the DMRC stated, 'The passenger fares for Delhi Metro services have been updated starting today, 25 August 2025 (Monday).
Delhi Metro Fare Hike: How much has the expense of traveling risen?
The fare increase is slight, varying from Rs 1 to Rs 4 based on the distance covered (up to Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line). Following the fare adjustment, passengers traveling short distances of 0 to 2 km will now pay Rs 11, while those covering the longest distance of over 32 km will be charged Rs 64.
Prior to this increase, the minimum fare was Rs 10. The updated fare structure is now in effect throughout the entire Metro network, which spans over 390 km and includes more than 285 stations in Delhi-NCR.
Delhi News: Concession will be given on Sunday
In addition, the DMRC has implemented discounted fare rates for Sundays and national holidays. On these occasions, fares for short and medium distances will be considerably reduced, with a maximum charge of Rs 11 for journeys up to 5 km and Rs 54 for trips exceeding 32 km. The announcement of the fare increase has faced criticism from numerous commuters and social media users.
Numerous individuals have voiced worries about the escalating cost of living and have called for clarity regarding the allocation of the additional revenue. In response to the intense feedback, DMRC representatives assert that adjusting fares is essential to sustain operational stability, uphold high service quality, and enhance infrastructure in the future.