Namma Metro fines Rs 2,500 for loud speaker use

Namma Metro increased the fine for playing loud music or videos on speaker mode from Rs 500 to Rs 2,500.

The revised penalties took effect on June 19, 2026, under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.

The ban applies to any act causing inconvenience, including shouting, using abusive language, and spitting.

In 2025-26, BMRCL cautioned nearly 57,000 passengers for playing audio or videos aloud inside coaches.

BMRCL also detected over 1,900 passengers consuming food inside trains despite awareness campaigns.