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Center Owned by Daily Thanthi GroupKarnataka hikes bus fares; 'not to make profit but to save corporations,' says minister
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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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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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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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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…
