Bengaluru Metro fare hike based on wrong calculation: expert

BENGALURU: The Metro fare hike made in February that has burnt a hole in commuters’ pockets was caused by a “mistake in calculation”, according to an independent mobility expert.

Satya Arikutharam’s claim follows his examination of the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) Report that was made public after much protest from the public and politicians. According to him, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) asked the Fare Fixation Committee for a 105% increase, when the correct figure should have been much lower at 55.75%.