Delhi Metro Hikes Fares After 8 Years: New Ticket Rates Across All Lines from Today - Check Revised Slabs
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Travelling in Delhi Metro is set to become more expensive from Monday, 25th August 2025, as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised passenger fares. This marks the first fare hike since 2017, coming after an eight-year gap.
How Much Are the Fares Rising?
DMRC has described the change as a "nominal adjustment." Most metro lines will see an increase of ₹1 to ₹4, while the Airport Express Line will witness a slightly higher revision of up to ₹5. The revision is expected to affect lakhs of daily commuters across Delhi-NCR.
"The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25th August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 4 only depending on the distance of travel (upto Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare slabs, effective from 25th August 2025."
Commuters Share Mixed Reactions
The fare hike has sparked mixed responses among passengers. Some believe it will burden middle-class families, while others find the increase reasonable if services improve.
Commuter Sonia expressed her concern:
"A middle-class family cannot afford the metro fares. Some people can, but some cannot. I believe that the fares should not be increased so that the middle class can also afford them. The fares should not be increased, they should stay as they are."
Meanwhile, Armaan, another daily traveller, pointed out issues beyond fares:
"The government should work on making the payment more convenient for us. The Metro Card does not work everywhere. That is a major issue. Other than that, if 2-4 rupees are increased, that is not a problem."
What This Means for Delhi-NCR
With this revision, the Delhi Metro - considered one of the most affordable and convenient urban transport systems in India-enters a new fare structure after nearly a decade. While the hike is small, its impact will largely depend on how commuters balance affordability with the convenience and efficiency the metro provides.
How Much Are the Fares Rising?
DMRC has described the change as a "nominal adjustment." Most metro lines will see an increase of ₹1 to ₹4, while the Airport Express Line will witness a slightly higher revision of up to ₹5. The revision is expected to affect lakhs of daily commuters across Delhi-NCR.
In an official announcement on X, DMRC stated:
"The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25th August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 4 only depending on the distance of travel (upto Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare slabs, effective from 25th August 2025."
Commuters Share Mixed Reactions
The fare hike has sparked mixed responses among passengers. Some believe it will burden middle-class families, while others find the increase reasonable if services improve.
Commuter Sonia expressed her concern:
"A middle-class family cannot afford the metro fares. Some people can, but some cannot. I believe that the fares should not be increased so that the middle class can also afford them. The fares should not be increased, they should stay as they are."
Meanwhile, Armaan, another daily traveller, pointed out issues beyond fares:
"The government should work on making the payment more convenient for us. The Metro Card does not work everywhere. That is a major issue. Other than that, if 2-4 rupees are increased, that is not a problem."
What This Means for Delhi-NCR
With this revision, the Delhi Metro - considered one of the most affordable and convenient urban transport systems in India-enters a new fare structure after nearly a decade. While the hike is small, its impact will largely depend on how commuters balance affordability with the convenience and efficiency the metro provides.
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