Committee recommends at least 25% hike in bus fares to stabilize transport corporations

A committee led by retired IAS officer Atul Tiwari has submitted a report recommending at least a 25% increase in bus fares to stabilize the transport corporations. The report states that increasing the fares is necessary to improve the financial condition of the corporations. The government is reportedly discussing a fare hike of 13-15% for KSRTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC, and 17% for BMTC in the next cabinet meeting.