Delhi Metro Fares: Before the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced a promise for the students. He had said that after winning the election, the journey of Delhi Metro will become cheaper for students and they will get a concession of 50 percent in the fare. The Aam Aadmi Party did not win the election, but after the BJP won the election, a news came out, which has said that after the formation of BJP government in Delhi, the fares of Delhi Metro were increased by 50 percent, due to which the journey of the metro became expensive.
Through several social media posts, the Delhi Metro fare was claimed to increase, after which the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued an explanation and rejected the rumor. The metro said in its statement that the fare of the metro has not been increased and the fare remains the same as before. Now the question is, who increases the fare of Delhi Metro and according to which it increases? Let’s know …
The venture of the center and the state is Delhi Metro
Let me tell you, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is a joint venture of the Center and the State Government. In such a situation, the Delhi government and the central government together bear the expenses coming in metro projects. According to the information, both of them have 50-50 percent stake in it. Therefore, both governments together amend the fares.
Who can increase the fare?
Rules have been made to amend the fare of Delhi Metro. DMRC had said in its statement that amendment in fares in the metro cannot be made without the formation of the Fair Fixation Committee. This is an independent committee elected by the government, which includes these associated experts in this subject. This committee proposes to increase or reduce the rent. In such a situation, it is clear that without the formation of this committee, no change can be made in the rent.
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