Bus fares in Bengaluru and Karnataka rise 35% and 23% respectively
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Bus fares across Bengaluru and Karnataka will increase by 35% and 23% respectively, effective midnight Wednesday, after the Karnataka government approved the hike. The Public Transport Fare Regulatory Committee recommended 25% for three corporations and 40% for BMTC, though the final increase was lower than the 45% initially proposed. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh confirmed the adjustment covers ordinary, express, long-distance and airport services, with BMTC fares rising by up to Rs 12 and KSRTC by as much as Rs 9 depending on distance. The four state-run corporations operate 26,125 buses with 1.24 crore daily passengers, including 74.40 lakh women travelling free under the Shakti scheme, and aim to reduce financial losses by 25% through the fare revision.
Why it matters
The fare hike directly affects 1.24 crore daily commuters in Karnataka, particularly women who travel free under the Shakti scheme, while aiming to reduce transport corporations' financial losses by 25% amid rising operational costs.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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