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Hyderabad Metro Fare Update: Commuters in Hyderabad will soon have to spend more on metro travel, as the Hyderabad Metro Rail has announced a revised fare structure. The new rates will come into effect from May 17 marking the first fare revision since the metro began operations.

The fare changes are based on the recommendations of a Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which was set up under Section 34 of the Metro Railways (Operation & Maintenance) Act, 2002. The committee, chaired by a retired High Court judge, submitted its report on January 25, 2023. As per the law, the committee's suggestions are binding on metro authorities.

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The Siasat report cited Metro officials as stating that, the new fare system was planned to maintain a balance between the financial needs of operating the metro and keeping travel affordable for the public. They added that the fare revision was necessary due to rising operational and maintenance costs.

Hyderabad Metro Fare Revised Structure

Under the revised structure, the minimum fare for a journey of up to 2 kilometres will now be Rs 12. For travel between 2 to 4 km, the fare will be Rs 18 and for 4 to 6 km, passengers will pay Rs 30. Those travelling between 6 to 9 km will need to pay Rs 40, while a trip between 9 and 12 km will cost Rs 50.

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For longer distances, the fare continues to increase. Travelling between 12 and 15 km will cost Rs 55 and for 15 to 18 km, the fare will be Rs 60. Commuters covering 18 to 21 km will be charged Rs 66, while those going 21 to 24 km will pay Rs 70. For any journey beyond 24 km, the maximum fare will be Rs 75.