Bengaluru Metro Sparks Debate Over Extra Luggage Fee

Bengaluru Metro – Extra Luggage Fee: The Namma Metro policy of charging separately for big luggage has drawn criticism from a Bengaluru passenger who claims he was charged ₹30 for carrying a suitcase during his travel. A broader debate about the fee’s justification has been triggered by the piece, which was shared on X.

User Avinash Chanchal filed the complaint, writing, “I am completely shocked that I had to pay ₹30 in the Bangalore metro for this bag.” This only serves to increase the cost of the Bangalore metro, which is already the most costly in the nation. Another instance of the @OfficialBMRCL preventing people from using the metro is this one. The post gained popularity right away, and many commuters left comments. Some supported Chanchal, while others contended that big bags should be paid for because they occupy extra room.

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In response, one user said, “Stop complaining. You pay if the bag is larger than what the scanner can accommodate. Because they fit inside the restrictions, I’ve transported a backpack and suitcase several times without incurring any fees. The goal is to avoid causing inconvenience to others. “To be honest, I’d be okay with paying if they had space for luggage,” said another passenger, who noted that the cost would only make sense if there was dedicated storage. However, it doesn’t make much sense to spend more merely to keep it.

Take a look at the post:

I am absolutely stunned that I had to pay 30rs in the Bangalore metro for this bag. The Bangalore metro is already the most expensive in the country, and this just adds to the burden.
This is just another example of how the @OfficialBMRCL is excluding people from accessing metro. pic.twitter.com/syJX8elbhh

— Avinash Chanchal (@avinashchanchl) August 16, 2025

However, several noted that baggage is not the only restriction on the metro. “They let you carry the bag, at least.” One user commented, “They won’t even let you in. Try bringing alcohol or a drill.” Others connected the problem to the larger mobility challenge in Bengaluru. “People are forced to utilize the metro because of the terrible traffic, even if they charge three times as much. Another traveler commented, “Seems like authorities don’t want to fix infra problems just to keep people dependent.”