Delhi Metro announces first fare hike since 2017: Minimum ticket now Rs 11, maximum Rs 64; Airport Express fares up by Rs 5

NEW DELHI: Travelling by Delhi Metro will become costlier starting Monday (August 25), as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a revision in ticket fares. This is the first hike in eight years, with the last increase implemented in 2017.According to DMRC, the fare adjustment is nominal, with ticket prices set to rise by Rs 1 to Rs 4 across most lines. The Airport Express Line, however, will see a slightly higher increase of up to Rs 5.The fare hike is expected to impact lakhs of daily commuters across Delhi-NCR.In an official post on social media platform 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 (upto Rs 5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare slabs, effective from 25th August 2025."The new fare slabs, effective from August 25, are as follows:Commuter Sonia says, "A middle-class family cannot afford the metro fares. Some people can, but some cannot. I believe that the fares should not be increased so that the middle class can also afford them. The fares should not be increased, they should stay as they are."Another commuter Armaan says, "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."Even with the fare increase, commuters using smart cards will still enjoy a 10 percent discount on every trip, plus an extra 10 percent off during off-peak hours (before 8 AM, between 12 PM and 5 PM, and after 9 PM(With agency inputs)