Metro fares in Delhi has increased between 25% and 67% from 10th May 2017 and the next hike in fare slabs up by Rs.10 is likely in October. The minimum fare now will be Rs 10, up from Rs 8; the maximum Rs 50 against the existing Rs 30 based on the recommendations of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Board.

Many students travel by metro rail in Delhi;  Students studying in 11th & 12th Standard attend coaching centres and travelling late evenings prefer metro rail and Students studying in colleges and evening colleges prefer to travel by metro rail.  For safe travel during late hours after attending classes, girl students prefer to travel by metro.

Why student concessional fare?

 Student concessional fares reduce the burden of travel cost on students. Metro rail travel is safe and fast travel for students traveling far distances and late hours.  Students can use the time saved for study. The present hike in fare has increased the travel cost burden approx. by Rs.500 to Rs.1200 per month for students travelling by metro rail.

Student Concessional fare in Developed Countries

 In Australia, student cards are issued to school students and college students studying full-time courses in Colleges/Universities. Student concessional fares are at 30% reduced rates.  The concessional fare reduces the cost of education expense for the students. 

Solution

To reduce the cost burden on students and as a step towards motivation of students, DMRCL should introduce Student Card with 30% and 50% concessional fares for students and girl students, respectively. DMRCL should actively promote the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padao' initiative by offering concessional fares to girl students. 

This petition will be delivered to:

•Prime Minister of India

       Shri Narendra Modi

•Minister of Railways

       Shri Piyush Goyal

•Minister of Urban Development

       Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

•Managing Director, Delhi Metro  Rail Corporation Limited

       Dr. Mangu Singh