The Bengaluru Metro, designed to cater for the mobility needs of the middle-class population, has recently hiked its charges by a staggering 50%. This surge in prices is causing numerous daily commuters, including students and the working-class, considerable hardship. Public transportation like the Metro was originally intended for providing an affordable, convenient, and time-saving commute to remote locations. Such a significant price increase contradicts these principles. Why should the common population bear the brunt of these escalated prices, when the provision was meant to alleviate their daily commuting struggles? Let us raise our voices against this unjust decision and demand a rollback on the fare increase. This petition aims to safeguard our rights as commuters and the interests of the wider population of Bengaluru. Let's make Metro transportation what it was initially meant to be – accessible for all. Please sign this petition and join us in urging the Metro authorities to reconsider and reduce fares to their previous levels.