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Karnataka hikes fares of state-run buses: Check revised BMTC and KSRTC fares

Karnataka hikes fares of state-run buses: Check revised BMTC and KSRTC fares

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  • left · 2 outlets

    The Karnataka government on Wednesday increased fares of state-run buses, including those of Bengaluru ’s city bus services (BMTC). The revised fares will come into effect from November 5. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the hike at a press conference in Bengaluru. Revised fares The…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 4 outlets

    BENGALURU: Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the hikes in bus fares of four state-run transport corporations in the state, with KSRTC's fares going up by 23 per cent on average while BMTC fares increased by 33-35 per cent. The revised rates will come into force from Wednesday…

    — DT Next

  • right · 1 outlet

    Bus travel gets costlier in Karnataka, Bengaluru city fares up by Rs 10

    — India Today

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The Karnataka government on Wednesday increased fares of state-run buses, including those of Bengaluru ’s city bus services (BMTC). The revised fares will come into effect from November 5. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the hike at a press conference in Bengaluru. Revised fares The…

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article

Karnataka hikes fares of state-run buses: Check revised BMTC and KSRTC fares

The Karnataka government on Wednesday increased fares of state-run buses, including those of Bengaluru ’s city bus services (BMTC). The revised fares will come into effect from November 5. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the hike at a press conference in Bengaluru. Revised fares The…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

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

BENGALURU: Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh on Wednesday said that bus fares in will be increased by an average of 33% to 35% for Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) services and 23% for other state-run transport corporations, effective from Wednesday night. Speaking to…

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The South First Center-Left The South First

Karnataka hikes bus fares by 23% to 35% across four state-run transport corporations from 5 November

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh maintained that the fare increase had nothing to do with the Congress government's flagship “guarantee” scheme, Shakti, which provides women and transgender persons free travel on non-luxury buses. The post Karnataka hikes bus fares by 23% to 35% across four…

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