Delhi Metro Fares Hiked After 8 Years, Effective August 25

Travelling by Delhi Metro will become more expensive starting Monday (August 25), as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has confirmed a hike in ticket prices. This is the first increase in fares in eight years, with the last revision taking place in 2017.

Responding to a commuter’s query on social media, DMRC clarified that the hike would be minimal, with ticket prices rising by Re 1 to Rs 4 across most lines. The Airport Express Line will see a slightly higher increase, with fares going up by up to Rs 5. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DMRC wrote, “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 Re 1 to Rs 4. The fares on the Airport Line will increase by up to Rs 5."

New Fare Slabs Announced

The revised fare structure is as follows:

• Rs 11 for 0–2 km

• Rs 21 for 2–5 km

• Rs 32 for 5–12 km

• Rs 43 for 12–21 km

• Rs 54 for 21–32 km

• Rs 64 for travel beyond 32 km

For Sundays and national holidays, DMRC has kept a separate set of reduced fares. The slabs will be:

• Rs 11 for 0–2 km

• Rs 11 for 2–5 km

• Rs 21 for 5–12 km

• Rs 32 for 12–21 km

• Rs 43 for 21–32 km

• Rs 54 for beyond 32 km

Commuters Express Discontent

The announcement triggered criticism from daily commuters on social media. Many questioned the reason behind the increase, especially in the absence of visible service upgrades.

One user wrote, “But why are you increasing the fare? What added facility or benefits would you be offering effective tomorrow?" Another commuter highlighted the financial strain, saying, “I pay DMRC Rs 130 every day, now it will be Rs 140. I thought this is steady but you guys are adjusting inflation faster than our salary revision."

A third user demanded more clarity, commenting, “Please give a comprehensive chart. Why the stealthy increase!?"

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Background on Fare Revision

The last fare adjustment by DMRC came in 2017, following recommendations from the fourth Fare Fixation Committee (FFC). Until Sunday (August 24), the minimum metro fare was Rs 10, while the maximum fare was Rs 60. With the new revision, the highest ticket price has now gone up to Rs 64.