Hyderabad Metro recently increased its ticket fares by 20%, upsetting many daily commuters. The price hike led to public backlash and drew criticism from several quarters, including political leaders.
Members of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) voiced concerns by writing to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. They warned that higher Metro fares could push more people back to using private vehicles, worsening the city’s traffic.
In response to the public outcry, Hyderabad Metro rolled out a 10% discount on the revised ticket prices. This temporary relief starts on May 24 and applies to all types of tickets—paper tickets, QR codes, digital tickets, and smart cards.
Here’s how the fares look after the discount:
– 0–2 km: ₹11
– 2–4 km: ₹17
– 4–6 km: ₹28
– 6–9 km: ₹37
– 9–12 km: ₹47
– 12–15 km: ₹51
– 15–18 km: ₹56
– 18–21 km: ₹61
– 21–24 km: ₹65
– 24 km and above: ₹69
For instance, a trip from LB Nagar to Miyapur now costs ₹69, down from the earlier revised rate of ₹75.
Originally, the lowest fare jumped from ₹10 to ₹12. With the discount, it’s now ₹11. The highest fare rose from ₹60 to ₹75, and is currently ₹69 after the discount.
Despite this price cut, many passengers remain dissatisfied. They fear the discount is only temporary and are calling for a permanent reduction in Metro fares. Commuters argue that affordable public transport is essential for a growing city like Hyderabad and should remain accessible to all.
