Delhi Metro Hikes Fares: What Will Be The New Rates You’ll Pay?

The Delhi Metro, which began operations in 2002, is one of the fastest-growing metro systems in the world. It has evolved into a vast network spanning over 395 kilometres. And if you rely on the Delhi Metro for your daily travel, there’s an important update for you. After several years, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to hike ticket prices. The new fares will increase by INR 1 to INR 4, depending on your travel distance. Additionally, fares on the Airport Express line will rise by up to INR 5. Read on for more details about these changes in ticket prices.

The Delhi Metro has implemented a new fare structure as of August 25, marking the first fare adjustment in eight years since the last revision in 2017, which was based on the suggestions of the fourth Fare Fixation Committee (FFC).

Under the revised fare system, the minimum fare has been increased to INR 11, while the maximum fare is now set at INR 64. For journeys covering distances of 0 to 2 kilometers and 2 to 5 kilometers, fares have risen by INR 1; thus, the previous fares of INR 10 and INR 20 are now INR 11 and INR 21, respectively.

Delhi Metro Fare Hike Takes Place After Eight Years

Moreover, for the distance range between 5 and 12 kilometers, the fare has been adjusted to INR 32, up from the previous INR 30. Commuting up to 21 kilometers will now cost passengers INR 43, which is an increase of INR 3 from the former fare of INR 40.

For distances over 21 kilometers, the fare increases is INR 4. Passengers traveling up to 32 kilometers will need to pay INR 54, while those going beyond that will be charged ₹64.

Even with the fare increase, travelers using smart cards will still enjoy a 10 per cent discount on each trip, plus an extra 10 per cent off during off-peak times (before 8 AM, between 12 PM and 5 PM, and after 9 PM).