Karnataka Bus Fare Hike: BMTC, KSRTC, Airport Bus Passengers to Pay More From Tonight, Check Revised Fares
The increase affects ordinary, premium and airport services, with BMTC fares rising up to Rs 10 and KSRTC fares up to Rs 9, officials said.
- Commuters in Karnataka will pay more for state-run bus travel from Wednesday midnight, November 4, after Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced fare increases across all four transport corporations citing rising diesel prices.
- Suresh defended the decision by noting that neighboring states including Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have also recently increased bus fares. Rising fuel costs prompted the administration to adjust rates to offset operational expenses.
- BMTC services saw minimum fares rise from Rs 6 to Rs 10, while maximum fares increased from Rs 35 to Rs 45. KSRTC capped increases at Rs 9, and Vayu Vajra airport services to Kempegowda International Airport reached Rs 425.
- Despite the general fare revision, the government continues to operate its Shakti scheme, allowing women free travel on non-luxury buses. This hike follows the November 1 increase in state milk and curd prices.
- Bengaluru Metro may see future revisions under a mechanism proposed in the revised detailed project report for Phase 3A. Current rail fares remain distinct from the state bus transport adjustments implemented this week.
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Government bus fares in Karnataka have been increased from November 5, which Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has attributed to the increased financial burden on transport corporations due to the central government's increase in fuel prices.
Attention commuters: Bus rides in Karnataka get expensive as state hikes fares by upto Rs 9
The maximum fare on AC Vajra buses will rise from Rs 75 to Rs 90, while Vayu Vajra services to Kempegowda International Airport will cost up to Rs 425, up from Rs 405. "Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra governments too have increased bus fares, so we are also hiking bus fare," transport minister said.
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Times of IndiaKarnataka bus fare hike: BMTC, KSRTC, airport bus passengers to pay more from tonight, check revised fares
Karnataka has increased fares across its four state-run transport corporations, with BMTC passengers in Bengaluru facing hikes of up to Rs 10 and KSRTC fares rising by up to Rs 9. The revised rates take effect from Wednesday midnight, November 4, amid rising diesel costs. The move comes days after Nandini milk and curd prices were also increased.
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