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Another Delhi Metro fare hike on travellers has been imposed starting today and it has come barely five months since the last one. From Tuesday, the fares have gone up by between 20 percent and 50 percent over the existing fares. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) made the announcement after its board refused to interfere in the matter, saying it has no power to change the recommendations of the fare fixation committee (FCC), which had proposed the hike. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has termed the increase as “anti-people”, as reported by the Indian Express. While Delhi is facing the steep hike in fares, let us take a look at how much do commuters pay to travel by other Metros in the country and who decides the rates that travellers pay:
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DELHI METRO – The hike in metro fares in Delhi-NCR will be implemented from today. Part two of the revision in fares — part one was in May — will see a maximum increase in fares by Rs 10. The revision was recommended by the fourth Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), a committee set up by the central government. (Shutterstock)
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KOLKATA METRO – This is India’s oldest Metro and functions under the Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board decides fares. Proposal for an increase is currently pending with the Railway Board. (Express photo)
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JAIPUR METRO – JMRC Board of Directors decide fares here. There are provisions for both an ‘Automatic Mid-term Fare Correction Formula’, and a Fare Fixation Committee. These off-peak hour fares applicable until 4.59 pm; standard fares apply 5 pm onwards. (Express Photo)
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MUMBAI METRO – Mumbai Metro One Private Limited began operations on June 8, 2014. Over the years, the discount structure on return journey, store pass and trip pass have been changed to charge higher fares. (Express photo)
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BENGALURU METRO – The Bangalore Metro Railway Administration approves fares for the Bengaluru Metro, as per the Metro Railway (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002. Fares were last increased by 10%-15% in June, reported by the Indian Express. (Express photo)
LUCKNOW METRO – Initial fares were decided by the LMRC Board of Directors after analysing Metro fare patterns in other cities and other modes of transport in Lucknow. The fares are decided based on the number of stations travelled. (Express photo) -
CHENNAI METRO- Fares are fixed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) in consultation with the state government. (PTI)
KOCHI METRO – Fares are fixed by Board of Directors of Kochi Metro Rail Limited. Minimum fare Rs 10; maximum for the 18-km stretch, Rs 50. Travellers also get a 20% rebate on use of Kochione Metro Card. (Express photo)
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