Bengaluru Metro Battles Rising Violations: Loud Music, Seat Misuse Spark Enforcement Drive
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News18•31-01-2026, 23:00
Bengaluru Metro Battles Rising Violations: Loud Music, Seat Misuse Spark Enforcement Drive
- •Bengaluru Metro is experiencing a surge in rule violations, including loud music, seat misuse, and eating inside trains.
- •Over the past year, 57,538 passengers were caught with loud music, 37,038 misused reserved seats, and nearly 2,000 consumed food or tobacco.
- •Metro authorities have launched a special enforcement drive, deploying Home Guards inside trains and at platforms.
- •The initiative aims to monitor violations, deter repeat offenders, and promote commuter discipline and awareness.
- •Officials emphasize that while fines are imposed, the focus is also on counseling and encouraging responsible behavior for a better commute.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru Metro is tackling increasing commuter rule violations with an enforcement drive and Home Guards.
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