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Center-Left Owned by Kasturi & Sons Ltd.Bus travel gets costlier in Karnataka; fares hiked by 23% to 35%
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An IT couple in Bengaluru disclosed a monthly budget of ₹1.73 lakh, with rent around ₹60,000 and a travel budget that totals about ₹9 lakh annually, making travel their largest household expense. They said they are not tracking other costs closely. Meanwhile, a separate report noted that the fare for express buses on the Hubballi‑Bengaluru route has risen by Rs 123.
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According to the revised fare structure, BMTC fares have increased by ₹4 to ₹12, depending on the distance travelled. For KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC services, the increase ranges from ₹9 to ₹18, depending on the stages of travel and the type of service.
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According to the revised fare structure, BMTC fares have increased by ₹4 to ₹12, depending on the distance travelled. For KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC services, the increase ranges from ₹9 to ₹18, depending on the stages of travel and the type of service.
