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Bus travel gets costlier in Karnataka, Bengaluru city fares up by Rs 10
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What Happened?
Bus fares in Karnataka have increased, effective from November 4. Passengers will pay up to Rs 10 more on Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses and up to Rs 9 on Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) services.
Key points
- The fare increase affects all four state-run transport corporations in Karnataka.
- Minimum fare on ordinary BMTC buses has risen from Rs 6 to Rs 10.
- Maximum fare on BMTC air-conditioned Vajra buses increased from Rs 75 to Rs 90.
- Average fare increase is around 23% for KSRTC and 33-35% for BMTC services.
- The Karnataka government continues to offer free travel for eligible women under the Shakti scheme.
Key insights
- The fare increase aligns Karnataka with neighboring states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, which have also raised bus fares.
- This decision aims to maintain the financial stability of state-run transport corporations rather than generate profits.
- Higher fares may lead to reduced ridership among cost-sensitive passengers.
Why it matters
The fare hike could impact daily commuters relying on public transport in Karnataka.
Source
India Today
