Karnataka hikes bus fares by up to 35% for BMTC, 23% for other RTCs

Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced on Wednesday that bus fares will increase by an average of 33% to 35% for BMTC services and 23% for other state-run transport corporations, effective from Wednesday night. The fare revision was stated as necessary to address rising diesel prices, employee salaries, and financial burdens on the transport corporations. For BMTC ordinary services, fares will increase by Rs 4 for journeys up to 2 km and by Rs 6 for journeys between 2 km and 4 km, with a maximum increase of Rs 12.