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BMTC Hikes Minimum Bus Fare to Rs 10, Airport Ticket to Rs 425 in Bengaluru
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:47 PM
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The Karnataka government has approved a revision in BMTC bus fares, raising the minimum ticket price to Rs 10 and the airport shuttle fare to Rs 425.
Public transport users in Bengaluru will face higher costs following a recent decision by the Karnataka government to revise the fare structure of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). The updated rates mark a significant adjustment to the minimum ticket price, which has been increased to Rs 10.
The revision also impacts long-distance and airport connectivity services. According to the new fare structure, the ticket price for the bus service connecting Bengaluru to the airport has been set at Rs 425. This change is part of a broader effort to align public transport charges with current operational costs.
The fare hike applies to BMTC operations across the city, affecting daily commuters and travelers alike. The transport corporation has implemented these changes to ensure the sustainability of its services while maintaining connectivity for residents and visitors.
Commuters are advised to check the updated fare slabs before traveling, as the new rates are now in effect. The move is expected to influence the daily budget of regular public transport users in the state capital.
The revision also impacts long-distance and airport connectivity services. According to the new fare structure, the ticket price for the bus service connecting Bengaluru to the airport has been set at Rs 425. This change is part of a broader effort to align public transport charges with current operational costs.
The fare hike applies to BMTC operations across the city, affecting daily commuters and travelers alike. The transport corporation has implemented these changes to ensure the sustainability of its services while maintaining connectivity for residents and visitors.
Commuters are advised to check the updated fare slabs before traveling, as the new rates are now in effect. The move is expected to influence the daily budget of regular public transport users in the state capital.