Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced a reduction in the fares for commuters of Chennai Metro Rail by ₹ 20.
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Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced a reduction of Metro fares on Saturday
According to the new fares, commuters will have to pay Rs 10 for a distance of upto two kilometres.
These changes will come into effect from February 22 onwards.
Chennai: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday (February 20) made an announcement that the fares for the Chennai Metro have been slashed. This move was made as per the commuters demands, ahead of the upcoming State Assembly elections.
In the press statement issued by the Chief Minister, the slab fares have also been reduced. According to the new fares, commuters will have to pay Rs 10 for a distance of upto two kilometres. These changes will come into effect from February 22 onwards.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday announced a reduction in the maximum fare for travel in the Chennai Metro rail by Rs 20, thus bringing down the fare for full length travel to Rs 50 from the present Rs 70.
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