Travelling in Delhi Metro will become more expensive starting Monday (August 25). The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that ticket fares will be revised for all lines. This is the first hike since 2017.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DMRC stated, "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."
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
New Fare Structure
The new fare slabs will be:
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Rs 11 for 0–2 km
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Rs 21 for 2–5 km
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Rs 32 for 5–12 km
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Rs 43 for 12–21 km
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Rs 54 for 21–32 km
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Rs 64 for travel beyond 32 km
On Sundays and national holidays, special lower fares will apply. Passengers will pay Rs 11 for 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 distances beyond 32 km.
Public Reaction
The announcement triggered criticism on social media. Many commuters questioned the need for a fare hike without added facilities.
Saw this today... Are the fares increasing @OfficialDMRC pic.twitter.com/ZV4acm13eg
— piyush (@pewwwsh) August 24, 2025
One user asked, "But why are you increasing the fare? What added facility or benefits would you be offering effective tomorrow?"
Another wrote, "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 commented, "Please give a comprehensive chart. Why the stealthy increase!?"
Previous Hike in 2017
The last fare revision came in 2017, based on recommendations of the fourth Fare Fixation Committee (FFC). Until Sunday, the minimum ticket was Rs 10 and the maximum Rs 60. From Monday, these will change to Rs 11 and Rs 64 respectively.