The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is under fire for a hike in ticket prices. The Bangalore Metro Commuters’ Forum is mulling to issue a boycott call on travelling in the Metro. The decision is being made not to use the Metro services for one day or up to a week. The forum is planning to make the announcement in a press conference on Wednesday. The BMRCL has been given a deadline till Sunday (February 23) to announce a reduction in ticket price failing which the boycott call would come into effect. The Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah appealed to the B MRCL last Thursday to reduce the fare hike. It is not correct to hike the tickets because interest rates have gone up. This is a public organisation, not a private entity, Rajesh Bhat, Member of the Forum, said. The convention of Metro commuters is planned to be held at the Scouts and Guides Grounds. The number of people travelling on the Metro is coming down. The pamphlets would be distributed from Tuesday, he said.
