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'Govt prepared to roll back bus fare hike if Centre reduces petrol, diesel prices': Karnataka CM Shivakumar

'Govt prepared to roll back bus fare hike if Centre reduces petrol, diesel prices': Karnataka CM Shivakumar

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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended the state’s recent decision to raise bus fares, explaining that state‑run transport corporations are facing losses because of rising fuel costs. He said the government is prepared to roll back the fare increase if the Union Government lowers petrol and diesel prices, indicating a willingness to cut fares should fuel prices be reduced.

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    Ready to reduce bus fares if Centre cuts fuel prices: CM

    — Deccan Herald

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    BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday defended the State Government’s decision to hike bus fares, saying the transport corporations were incurring losses due to rising fuel prices. “If the Union Government reduces the prices of petrol and diesel, we are prepared to reduce…

    — The New Indian Express

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Ready to reduce bus fares if Centre cuts fuel prices: CM

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'Govt prepared to roll back bus fare hike if Centre reduces petrol, diesel prices': Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Ready to reduce bus fares if Centre cuts fuel prices: CM

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

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