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Commuters in the national capital will now have to pay more for their metro rides as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has officially revised ticket fares starting Monday, August 25, 2025. This marks the first fare hike in eight years, with the last revision taking place in 2017 based on the recommendations of the Fourth Fare Fixation Committee.
According to DMRC, the adjustment is nominal, with increases ranging between Rs 1 and Rs 4 across most lines. On the Airport Express Line, the hike goes up to Rs 5. The new base fare has been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 11.
Under the revised slabs, passengers travelling short distances between 0–2 km will now pay Rs 11 (earlier Rs 10), while those covering over 32 km will pay Rs 64, up from Rs 60 earlier. Other fare slabs include Rs 21 for 2–5 km, Rs 32 for 5–12 km, Rs 43 for 12–21 km, and Rs 54 for 21–32 km.
For Sundays and national holidays, discounted fares have been introduced. Passengers will pay Rs 11 for distances up to 5 km, Rs 21 for 5–12 km, Rs 32 for 12–21 km, Rs 43 for 21–32 km, and Rs 54 for more than 32 km.
In a post on X, DMRC confirmed, “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 (up to Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line).”
<blockquote>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>
— 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>The revised structure is now applicable across the network, which spans more than 390 km and connects over 285 stations in Delhi and the National Capital Region. DMRC officials maintain that the revision is necessary to ensure operational sustainability, maintain service quality, and fund future infrastructure upgrades.
However, the fare hike has triggered mixed reactions among commuters. Some voiced concerns about affordability, while others highlighted payment-related issues. A commuter, Sonia, told ANI, “A middle-class family cannot afford the metro fares. Some people can, but some cannot. The fares should not be increased so that the middle class can also afford them.”
Another passenger, Armaan, remarked, “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.”
On social media, several users criticised the timing of the hike, questioning its necessity amid rising living costs and calling for more transparency on how the additional revenue will be utilised.

Commuters in the national capital will now have to pay more for their metro rides as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has officially revised ticket fares starting Monday, August 25, 2025. This marks the first fare hike in eight years, with the last revision taking place in 2017 based on the recommendations of the Fourth Fare Fixation Committee.According to DMRC, the adjustment is nominal, with increases ranging between Rs 1 and Rs 4 across most lines. On the Airport Express Line, the hike goes up to Rs 5. The new base fare has been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 11.Under the revised slabs, passengers travelling short distances between 0–2 km will now pay Rs 11 (earlier Rs 10), while those covering over 32 km will pay Rs 64, up from Rs 60 earlier. Other fare slabs include Rs 21 for 2–5 km, Rs 32 for 5–12 km, Rs 43 for 12–21 km, and Rs 54 for 21–32 km.For Sundays and national holidays, discounted fares have been introduced. Passengers will pay Rs 11 for distances up to 5 km, Rs 21 for 5–12 km, Rs 32 for 12–21 km, Rs 43 for 21–32 km, and Rs 54 for more than 32 km.In a post on X, DMRC confirmed, “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 (up to Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line).”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… pic.twitter.com/gOgOGmebxz— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 25, 2025The revised structure is now applicable across the network, which spans more than 390 km and connects over 285 stations in Delhi and the National Capital Region. DMRC officials maintain that the revision is necessary to ensure operational sustainability, maintain service quality, and fund future infrastructure upgrades.However, the fare hike has triggered mixed reactions among commuters. Some voiced concerns about affordability, while others highlighted payment-related issues. A commuter, Sonia, told ANI, “A middle-class family cannot afford the metro fares. Some people can, but some cannot. The fares should not be increased so that the middle class can also afford them.”Another passenger, Armaan, remarked, “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.”On social media, several users criticised the timing of the hike, questioning its necessity amid rising living costs and calling for more transparency on how the additional revenue will be utilised.

For Sundays and national holidays, the revised fares are Rs 11 for 0–5 km, Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Fares rise by Rs 1–Rs 4 across routes; first revision in eight yearsRs 21 for 5–12 km, Rs 32 for 12–21 km, Rs 43 for 21–32 km, and Rs 54 beyond 32 km.

Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Fares rise by Rs 1–Rs 4 across routes; first revision in eight years

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Commuters in the national capital will now have to pay more for their metro rides as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has officially revised ticket fares starting Monday, August 25, 2025. This marks the first fare hike in eight years, with the last revision taking place in 2017 based on the recommendations of the Fourth Fare Fixation Committee. According to DMRC, the adjustment is nominal, with increases ranging between Rs 1 and Rs 4 across most lines. On the Airport Express Line, the hike goes up to Rs 5. The new base fare has been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 11. Under the revised slabs, passengers travelling short distances between 0–2 km will now pay Rs 11 (earlier Rs 10), while those covering over 32 km will pay Rs 64, up from Rs 60 earlier. Other fare slabs include Rs 21 for 2–5 km, Rs 32 for 5–12 km, Rs 43 for 12–21 km, and Rs 54 for 21–32 km. For Sundays and national holidays, discounted fares have been introduced. Passengers will pay Rs 11 for distances up to 5 km, Rs 21 for 5–12 km, Rs 32 for 12–21 km, Rs 43 for 21–32 km, and Rs 54 for more than 32 km. In a post on X, DMRC confirmed, “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 (up to Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line).” 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… pic.twitter.com/gOgOGmebxz — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 25, 2025 The revised structure is now applicable across the network, which spans more than 390 km and connects over 285 stations in Delhi and the National Capital Region. DMRC officials maintain that the revision is necessary to ensure operational sustainability, maintain service quality, and fund future infrastructure upgrades. However, the fare hike has triggered mixed reactions among commuters. Some voiced concerns about affordability, while others highlighted payment-related issues. A commuter, Sonia, told ANI, “A middle-class family cannot afford the metro fares. Some people can, but some cannot. The fares should not be increased so that the middle class can also afford them.” Another passenger, Armaan, remarked, “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.” On social media, several users criticised the timing of the hike, questioning its necessity amid rising living costs and calling for more transparency on how the additional revenue will be utilised.