Travelling in the Delhi Metro just got costlier. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has confirmed that fares will go up starting Monday (August 25). This marks the first Delhi Metro fare hike since 2017. In a post on X, DMRC said that the rate revision was modest, with fares hiked by Re 1 to Rs 4 across most lines, while tickets on the Airport Line will cost up to Rs 5 more.<h2>What did the DMRC say about metro fare hike?</h2>Responding to an X user's post asking "are the fares increasing," Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said, "This is to confirm that Delhi Metro fares will be revised with effect from tomorrow, i.e., 25th August 2025. The revision will be nominal, with fares increasing by ₹1 to ₹4. The &nbsp;fares on the Airport Line will increase by up to ₹5."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This is to confirm that Delhi Metro fares will be revised with effect from tomorrow, i.e., 25th August 2025. The revision will be nominal, with fares increasing by ₹1 to ₹4. The fares on the Airport Line will increase by up to ₹5.&mdash; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialDMRC/status/1959663705312145803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>New fare slabs</h2>In another post, the DMRC revealed that the new fare would differ on weekdays and weekends. As per a table it shared, on weekdays (i.e. from Monday to Saturday), the fare would be:<ul><li>For 0–2 km: Rs 11</li><li>2–5 km: Rs 21</li><li>5–12 km: Rs 32</li><li>12–21 km: Rs 43</li><li>21–32 km: Rs 54</li><li>Beyond 32 km: Rs 64</li></ul>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">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 ₹ 1 to ₹ 4 only depending on the distance of travel (upto ₹5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare… <a href="https://t.co/gOgOGmebxz">pic.twitter.com/gOgOGmebxz</a>&mdash; Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialDMRC/status/1959791088971251958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Fare change for Sundays &amp; national holidays&nbsp;</h2>Meanwhile, on Sundays and national holidays, the fare would be a bit cheaper. For years, fares have been cheaper on Sundays and national holidays to encourage higher ridership on non-working days, promoting public transport usage when roads are typically busier with leisure travel.&nbsp;<ul><li>0–2 km: Rs 11</li><li>2–5 km: Rs 11</li><li>5–12 km: Rs 21</li><li>12–21 km: Rs 32</li><li>21–32 km: Rs 43</li><li>Beyond 32 km: Rs 54</li></ul>It added that “A similar increase has also been implemented for the Airport Express Line (AEL), where the increase ranges from ₹ 1 to ₹ 5.” The time limits, however, remain unchanged — 65 minutes for trips up to 2 km, 100 minutes for 12–21 km, and 180 minutes for over 21 km.<h2>Public reaction</h2>The fare increase hasn’t gone down well with commuters. Many on social media asked why prices were raised without any new facilities in return. “I travel on a daily basis and pay two way fare still me and so people face issues in metro after paying fare like No seat availability, so much rush on peak hours. If @OfficialDMRC can't provide seat for people than why increased fare,” one user wrote. “Without any prior notification to the public DMRC has announced fare increased with immediate effect. I travel to and fro to Millineum Centre to Delhi and back previously it cost Rs. 54/- one sided by Card and now it is Rs. 60/-. It is too much of a nonsense decision for DMRC,” complained another. &nbsp;

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on X confirmed that the fares for Delhi metro service are being hiked starting Monday (Aug 25). Here’s how much your next metro ride will cost — scroll to see the new fares.

Travelling in the Delhi Metro just got costlier. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has confirmed that fares will go up starting Monday (August 25). This marks the first Delhi Metro fare hike since 2017. In a post on X, DMRC said that the rate revision was modest, with fares hiked by Re 1 to Rs 4 across most lines, while tickets on the Airport Line will cost up to Rs 5 more. What did the DMRC say about metro fare hike? Responding to an X user's post asking "are the fares increasing," Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said, "This is to confirm that Delhi Metro fares will be revised with effect from tomorrow, i.e., 25th August 2025. The revision will be nominal, with fares increasing by ₹1 to ₹4. The fares on the Airport Line will increase by up to ₹5."

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on X confirmed that the fares for Delhi metro service are being hiked starting Monday (Aug 25). Here’s how much your next metro ride will cost — scroll to see the new fares.

Delhi metro fare hike: DMRC raises ticket prices for first time in 8 years. Here's all you need to know

Opposing the AAP government's proposed free travel scheme for women in Delhi Metro trains, its former chief E Sreedharan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to agree to the proposal as it would set "an alarming precedence". 
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In a letter to the Prime Minister, Sreedharan, popularly called 'Metro Man', said if the Delhi government is "so keen" to help women commuters, it can pay the cost of their travel directly to them rather than making travel free on metro trains.

The former Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief has also sought Modi's intervention in the matter.

Sreedharan said when the first section of the Delhi Metro was to be opened in 2002, he had taken a firm decision that no one would be given travel concession.

Even the then Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee had bought a ticket himself to travel to the station from where the metro's first section was inaugurated, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

"I would very earnestly request you, sir, not to agree to the Delhi government's proposal of free travel to ladies in the Metro.&nbsp;

"If the Delhi government is so keen to help lady commuters, I would suggest Delhi government can pay directly to the lady commuters the cost of their travel rather than make travel free on the Metro," Sreedharan said in the letter.

Earlier this month, the Arvind Kejriwal government announced that it would make the commute for women in public buses and metro trains free.

"Now, if ladies are to be given free travel concession in Delhi Metro, it would set alarming precedence to all other metros in the country. The argument of the Delhi government that the revenue losses would be reimbursed to the DMRC is a poor solace," the former DMRC managing director said.

The DMRC is a joint venture of the Centre and the Delhi government, and one shareholder cannot take unilateral decision to give concession to one section of the community and push the Delhi Metro in to "inefficiency and bankruptcy", Sreedharan said. 
 
Even officers and staff, including the managing director of the DMRC, purchase tickets when they travel on the metro on official duties, he said.&nbsp; 
 
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Opposing the AAP government's proposed free travel scheme for women in Delhi Metro trains, its former chief E Sreedharan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to agree to the proposal as it would set "an alarming precedence".

Opposing the AAP government's proposed free travel scheme for women in Delhi Metro trains, its former chief E Sreedharan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to agree to the proposal as it would set "an alarming precedence". In a letter to the Prime Minister, Sreedharan, popularly called 'Metro Man', said if the Delhi government is "so keen" to help women commuters, it can pay the cost of their travel directly to them rather than making travel free on metro trains. The former Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief has also sought Modi's intervention in the matter. Sreedharan said when the first section of the Delhi Metro was to be opened in 2002, he had taken a firm decision that no one would be given travel concession. Even the then Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee had bought a ticket himself to travel to the station from where the metro's first section was inaugurated, he said. "I would very earnestly request you, sir, not to agree to the Delhi government's proposal of free travel to ladies in the Metro. "If the Delhi government is so keen to help lady commuters, I would suggest Delhi government can pay directly to the lady commuters the cost of their travel rather than make travel free on the Metro," Sreedharan said in the letter. Earlier this month, the Arvind Kejriwal government announced that it would make the commute for women in public buses and metro trains free. "Now, if ladies are to be given free travel concession in Delhi Metro, it would set alarming precedence to all other metros in the country. The argument of the Delhi government that the revenue losses would be reimbursed to the DMRC is a poor solace," the former DMRC managing director said. The DMRC is a joint venture of the Centre and the Delhi government, and one shareholder cannot take unilateral decision to give concession to one section of the community and push the Delhi Metro in to "inefficiency and bankruptcy", Sreedharan said. Even officers and staff, including the managing director of the DMRC, purchase tickets when they travel on the metro on official duties, he said.

'Metro Man' Sreedharan requests PM Narendra Modi not to agree to Delhi government's free travel scheme for women

The Delhi government has taken umbrage to the decision of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-metro-ride-to-be-costiler-from-tuesday-21191">Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to hike fares in the Indian capital</a>. Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said today (October 10) that the move by the Public Sector Company -- in which the centre has a stake -- had intentionally been done to benefit private taxi companies.

The decision to hike fares from October 10 was taken by the &nbsp;Delhi Metro Fare Fixation Committee.

The leader of Delhi&#39;s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that the central government had been &quot;sold by the private companies.&quot;

&quot;The fare has intentionally been increased to benefit private taxi companies... so that people opt for private taxis. The Board could defer the rule. Earlier also this has happened,&quot; Manish Sisodia said, adding, &quot;The Central govt is sold by the private companies.&quot;

Manish Sisodia also said that the metro was running on profits and that he was sure that there was a &quot;scam&quot;.

&quot;I am sure that the metro is running on profits. The entire world&rsquo;s metros are running on profits because the property leased is utilised by the metro not by the corrupt leaders through bribes. I am sure there is a scam,&quot; the deputy chief minister said.

The revised fare structure will be: up to 2 km -- Rs 10, 2 to 5 km -- Rs 20, 5 to 12 km -- Rs 30, 12 to 21 km -- Rs 40, 21 to 32 km -- Rs 50 and for journeys beyond 32 km -- Rs 60.

Metro fares were last revised in May when the minimum tariff was raised from Rs 8 to Rs 10 and the maximum fare from Rs 30 to Rs 50.&nbsp;

Delhi's deputy chief minister alleged that the central government had been 'sold by the private companies'

The Delhi government has taken umbrage to the decision of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to hike fares in the Indian capital. Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said today (October 10) that the move by the Public Sector Company -- in which the centre has a stake -- had intentionally been done to benefit private taxi companies. The decision to hike fares from October 10 was taken by the Delhi Metro Fare Fixation Committee. The leader of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that the central government had been "sold by the private companies." "The fare has intentionally been increased to benefit private taxi companies... so that people opt for private taxis. The Board could defer the rule. Earlier also this has happened," Manish Sisodia said, adding, "The Central govt is sold by the private companies." Manish Sisodia also said that the metro was running on profits and that he was sure that there was a "scam". "I am sure that the metro is running on profits. The entire world’s metros are running on profits because the property leased is utilised by the metro not by the corrupt leaders through bribes. I am sure there is a scam," the deputy chief minister said. The revised fare structure will be: up to 2 km -- Rs 10, 2 to 5 km -- Rs 20, 5 to 12 km -- Rs 30, 12 to 21 km -- Rs 40, 21 to 32 km -- Rs 50 and for journeys beyond 32 km -- Rs 60. Metro fares were last revised in May when the minimum tariff was raised from Rs 8 to Rs 10 and the maximum fare from Rs 30 to Rs 50.

Delhi Metro fares intentionally hiked to benefit private taxi companies: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

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Delhi metro fare hike: DMRC raises ticket prices for first time in 8 years. Here's all you need to know

'Metro Man' Sreedharan requests PM Narendra Modi not to agree to Delhi government's free travel scheme for women

Delhi Metro fares intentionally hiked to benefit private taxi companies: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia