BRS MLAs slam Hyderabad Metro fare hike in open letter to CM

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs on Saturday, May 17, strongly condemned the recent Hyderabad Metro Rail fare hike, calling it a “cruel economic burden” on the city’s poor and middle-class commuters. In an open letter addressed to Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, the legislators demanded the immediate withdrawal of the fare increase.

The letter noted that lakhs of daily metro passengers, including students, employees, and daily wage worker,s depend on affordable and



reliable metro services. The recent ticket price hike, which reportedly raises fares by Rs 10 to Rs 20, could add an extra Rs 500 to Rs 600 in monthly expenses per commuter.

“Hyderabad, one of the fastest-growing cities in India, deserves a robust, subsidised public transportation system, not one designed for private profits,” the MLAs wrote. They cited global examples like Singapore, Berlin, and Tokyo, where governments ensure public transport remains accessible through subsidies.