SETC ticket fares up by Rs 3 to Rs 10 on select routes
1 year, 2 months ago

SETC ticket fares up by Rs 3 to Rs 10 on select routes

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The ticket fares of State Express Transport Corporation have recently gone up by Rs 3 to Rs 10 across several routes although the state government has not made any official announcement on the revision. The SETC management clarified there is no overall increase in fare, and the per-kilometre ticket prices for ultra-deluxe semi-sleeper buses remain at Rs 1 per kilometre, and for AC sleeper buses, it is Rs 2 per kilometre. The fares for non-AC sleeper stands at Rs 1.55 per km and AC seater at Rs 1.3 a kilometre, said sources. The TNSTC portal said the charge for semi-sleeper ultra-deluxe buses between Madurai and Chennai Kilambakkam KCBT is Rs 445, as opposed to Rs 442.

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Bengaluru Metro travel to get expensive, fares set to rise by 45%
2 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro travel to get expensive, fares set to rise by 45%

Live Mint  

Metro commuters in Bengaluru may soon face a 45 per cent hike in fares, significantly increasing travel costs across the city. The latest development has come a few days after the Karnataka government increased bus fares by 15 per cent. "The cabinet has decided to revise the bus fare of the four state transport corporations of Karnataka State Road Transport …

Passengers Pick APSRTC Due to Low Fares
2 months, 1 week ago

Passengers Pick APSRTC Due to Low Fares

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Passengers travelling to Andhra Pradesh for Sankranti were found to be favouring APSRTC buses for their lower fares over those of the TGSRTC. APSRTC retained standard ticket fares, whereas the TGSRTC charged one-and-a-half times the regular fare for its special services. A senior TGSRTC official noted that 330 special buses scheduled for Friday and Saturday achieved full occupancy through …

Sankranti rush spikes RTC, flight fares, rush at railway stations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sankranti rush spikes RTC, flight fares, rush at railway stations

Deccan Chronicle  

The TGSRTC, operating 6,432 special buses, is charging one-and-a-half times the usual fare on it specials. A flight ticket to Visakhapatnam on Sunday was priced at ₹12,357, compared to ₹5,741 on January 13 and ₹3,934 on January 14. On another airline, a flight to Vijayawada would set the passenger back by ₹9,773 on January 12, a sharp contrast to ₹7,610 …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a significant fare hike for the first time in nearly eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent. The last fare revision in 2017 saw a modest 10-15 per cent increase when the metro network spanned just 43.2 km. This decision follows recommendations from a government-appointed fare fixation …

Namma Metro makes first fare revision in 8 years, proposes 40-45% hike
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Namma Metro makes first fare revision in 8 years, proposes 40-45% hike

India Today  

Bengaluru Metro commuters are staring down a substantial fare hike, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45%, marking the first increase in almost eight years. The committee, which was tasked with reviewing the metro's fare structure, consisted of Justice R Tharani, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Additional Secretary Satinder Pal Singh, and retired Karnataka IAS officer EV Ramana …

Andhra private bus operators hike fares ahead of Sankranti
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra private bus operators hike fares ahead of Sankranti

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Transport Commissioner Manish Kumar Sinha warned that special enforcement drives will be conducted to check fare hikes during the Sankranti festival season. Private bus operators have defied government orders to keep fares in line with RTC rates and are charging twice or thrice the regular prices on major routes across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Despite the Road Transport Authority’s …

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday justified 15 per cent increase in government bus fares across the board and hit out at the BJP for its protest against the hike. Addressing reporters here, the minister said all the four corporations, namely Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KKRTC Kalyana Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore …

Karnataka Approves 15% Hike In Bus Fare From Jan 5; BJP Criticises Shakti Scheme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Approves 15% Hike In Bus Fare From Jan 5; BJP Criticises Shakti Scheme

ABP News  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a 15% hike in fares for state-run buses effective from January 5, 2025. The bus fare hike is expected to generate an additional Rs 74.85 crore per month for the state's four transport corporations. The four state corporations include Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, …

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Thursday increased the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The move is expected to generate ₹74.85 crore monthly and about ₹784 crore annually, PTI reported “The cabinet has decided to revise the bus fare of the four state transport corporations -- KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC and BMTC by 15 per cent,” Karnataka …

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband'

India TV News  

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP slams Congress government, say 'free for wife but double for husband' Karnataka bus fare hike: Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the decision was taken in view of the substantial hike in operational costs such as increase in spending on fuel prices and staff. Karnataka bus fare hike: The Leader of Opposition …

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme

India Today  

The Karnataka government has announced a 15 per cent hike in bus fares across all four state-run transport corporations: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, effective January 5. The fare hike comes amidst the state’s flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women …

Bus fare hike on cards, Karnataka govt may accept proposal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bus fare hike on cards, Karnataka govt may accept proposal

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the price of diesel, spareparts and other components has risen as also the salaries of employees, the cost of operating road transport corporation buses has shot up. It was Rs 61 per litre in 2020, but it has gone up to around Rs 90 now, nearly a 50 per cent increase. An official from the bus corporation confirmed …

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments

The Hindu  

The four road transport corporations have made a toll payment of ₹20.55 crore on an average every month, according to data from the Transport Department. Mr. Reddy said: “Earlier, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation had requested the NHAI for toll concessions for corporation buses, given its status as a State-run public service company. Mr. Reddy stated that last November …

No shortage, 50 special buses too operated from Kilambakkam terminus on Fri & Sat: TN Transport Minister
1 year, 1 month ago

No shortage, 50 special buses too operated from Kilambakkam terminus on Fri & Sat: TN Transport Minister

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Transport Minister S S Sivasankar on Sunday dismissed reports of TNSTC and SETC buses being unavailable from Kilambakkam terminus on Friday and Saturday nights. A total of 1.07 lakh commuters travelled by government buses from KCBT on Saturday, an official statement from the transport department said. Sivasankar said, “A total of 361 SETC buses and 736 TNSTC services are …

Private Bus Operators Exploit Sankranti Travel Rush with Soaring Fares
1 year, 2 months ago

Private Bus Operators Exploit Sankranti Travel Rush with Soaring Fares

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: As the Sankranti festival approaches, private bus operators across Andhra Pradesh have seized the opportunity to significantly hike ticket fares on routes connecting major cities. Private buses on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada route, typically charge Rs 400, Rs 600, Rs 700 and Rs 870, but have increased the fares to Rs 1,100, Rs 2,500, Rs 3,000; and Rs 5,600 for this …

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares
2 years, 2 months ago

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI/VISAKHAPATNAM: Cashing in on the Sankranti festival rush, private bus operators have jacked up the fares for buses plying on several routes across Andhra Pradesh as also to neighbouring Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. While the APSRTC has decided not to collect extra fares in the 6,400 special buses in operation during the festival season, private bus operators have increased …

Airfares touch the skies
2 years, 5 months ago

Airfares touch the skies

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Airfares to various destinations from Chennai sharply rose to the skies as many people wishing to visit their native places or families for the festival made a beeline to the Meenambakkam airport after exhausting other options like trains, buses, taxis and even private vehicles. As a result, a ticket to New Delhi that would usually be between Rs 6,000 …

TSRTC hikes bus fare for festival services
2 years, 11 months ago

TSRTC hikes bus fare for festival services

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A bus ride will cost more for commuters during the festivals, special occasions, or holiday. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation circulated a notice to all its depots on Wednesday, saying the special buse services will charge 1.25 times of fare during festivals, occasions, jataras, special events and holidays. This practice in RTC existed since 2008, during which 1.50 of …

APSRTC hikes bus fares in the form of diesel cess from today
2 years, 11 months ago

APSRTC hikes bus fares in the form of diesel cess from today

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has hiked ticket fares. APSRTC managing director Dwaraka Thirumala Rao said that the RTC has been burdened by the increase in diesel prices and the bulk rate of diesel has further increased its burden. The RTC MD said the increase in diesel cess will generate an additional revenue of Rs 720 crore …

Telangana RTC pushes for ticket fare hike
3 years ago

Telangana RTC pushes for ticket fare hike

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amid speculation that fuel prices would be increased because of rising cost of crude oil, the state-owned public transporter TS Road Transport Corporation is lobbying for permission to increase ticket fares. RTC-Greater Hyderabad, said, “Within the city limits, there are 3,100 buses.” The RTC covers 8.5 lakh route kilometres and consumes 1.4 lakh litres of diesel a day. Sajjanar, …

Private bus operators in Andhra Pradesh jack up fares ahead of Sankranti
3 years, 2 months ago

Private bus operators in Andhra Pradesh jack up fares ahead of Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Cashing in on the Sankranti festival season, bus operators have jacked up the fares of buses plying on several routes connecting the temple city of Tirupati to various destinations in Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Deccan Chronicle found that AC sleeper and Volvo bus fares from Tirupati to Bengaluru had gone up to Rs 1,000-Rs 1,600 …

Chennai metro fares reduced by ₹ 20 ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Check details
4 years, 1 month ago

Chennai metro fares reduced by ₹ 20 ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. Check details

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Saturday announced a reduction in the maximum fare for travel in the Chennai Metro rail by Rs 20, thus bringing down the fare for full-length travel to Rs 50 from the present Rs 70. Though the commuters will have to pay Rs 10 for a distance of upto 2 kilometres, according to the …

BMTC reintroduces ticket system instead of daily pass owing to public outrage
4 years, 10 months ago

BMTC reintroduces ticket system instead of daily pass owing to public outrage

India TV News  

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation on Monday reintroduced bus tickets instead of selling daily bus passes worth Rs 70 after facing public outrage. Apparently to make up for the losses it had suffered during the lockdown, the BMTC had stopped selling the bus tickets from one destination to another and sold only the bus passes of Rs 70 each, which …

Kolkata Metro announces fare hike
5 years, 4 months ago

Kolkata Metro announces fare hike

India TV News  

Commuters availing the Kolkata Metro would now have to shell out more for travelling longer distance, as it on Tuesday announced increase in fares after a gap of six years. While the minimum fare of Rs 5 was left untouched for the first two-kilometre journey, it has been increased to Rs 10 for the next three kilometres, Metro spokesperson Indrani …

Affordable, various modes of transport available in Chennai
7 years ago

Affordable, various modes of transport available in Chennai

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: With multimodal commutation options available, Chennai offers transportation in all ranges to its residents. While both the airport terminals have prepaid taxi kiosks and app-based cabs services catering to other parts of the area, buses, metro rail and suburban rail make commuting to the rest of the city cheaper compared to other metropolitan cities in the country. Buses, which …

TNSTC buses charging extra on certain routes
7 years, 1 month ago

TNSTC buses charging extra on certain routes

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation buses are fleecing passengers as they are charging Rs 7 extra from passengers between Koyambedu and Poonamalle, despite the new government order issued by the State Transport Department recently. Before 2010, the buses would take two routes between Koyambedu and Poonamalle — 24-kilometre stretch via Porur Guindy costing Rs 14 and 16-kilometer stretch …

Tamil Nadu government cuts bus fares by 4 per cent-20 per cent
7 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu government cuts bus fares by 4 per cent-20 per cent

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Under pressure from the public and the opposition, the Tamil Nadu government reduced the bus fares in selected services. According to the new fares announced by the transport department on Sunday, the slab per kilometer is reduced from 60 paise to 58 paise for ordinary buses, 80 paise to 75 paise for express, 90 paise to 85 paise for …

Tamil Nadu govt hikes bus fares by 20 to 54 percent, says move inevitable on account of 'rising fuel prices'
7 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt hikes bus fares by 20 to 54 percent, says move inevitable on account of 'rising fuel prices'

Firstpost  

Tamil Nadu government on Friday hiked the fares of buses under state run transport corporations and private entities approximately by 20 to 54.54 per cent Chennai: After a hiatus of six years, Tamil Nadu government on Friday hiked the fares of buses under state run transport corporations and private entities approximately by 20 to 54.54 percent, saying it was inevitable. …

Telangana: RTC tweaks bus fares for change
7 years, 2 months ago

Telangana: RTC tweaks bus fares for change

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: To address the problem of having to give small change in bus fares, TSRTC has rationalised the city ticket fare structure. The minimum fare for city ordinary buses is now Rs 5, down from Rs 7. The minimum fare on Metro Express buses has increased from Rs 8 to Rs 10 and minimum fare on Metro Deluxe buses by …

It's not fare! BMTC should slash prices
7 years, 2 months ago

It's not fare! BMTC should slash prices

Deccan Chronicle  

The BMTC that runs as a corporation survives on profits, unlike transport divisions of other metros where public buses are funded by the state. Reliability of services and cash flow will take a hit.” Read| GUEST COLUMN| BMTC, don’t deny funds from government, you are here to serve us His statement was soon after Transport Minister Revanna’s announcement on reducing …

Chennai: Flyover, metro work behind pricey bus tickets
7 years, 9 months ago

Chennai: Flyover, metro work behind pricey bus tickets

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Lakhs of passengers commuting in Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation buses for inter-city travel probably are not aware of the fact that they are shelling out five rupees extra for each ride from Koyambedu to Poonamallee and vice versa. Before 2010, buses would take two routes for the same destinations, 24-km stretch via Porur, Guindy, which cost Rs 11 …

Bus charges in Hyderabad this weekend will give you heartburn
8 years, 6 months ago

Bus charges in Hyderabad this weekend will give you heartburn

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Private bus operators have hiked ticket prices for the three-day long weekend beginning Saturday and ending with Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday. Transport department officials said though they book cases against private bus operators, they cannot regulate pricing. But, we keep booking cases for violation of the contract carriage norm, the penalty is up to Rs 5,000,” said joint transport …

Steep hike in RTC fares
12 years, 6 months ago

Steep hike in RTC fares

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has announced a steep hike in passenger fares on Sunday. Coming a day after the monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die, the new fares are set to impose a burden on the poor and middle classes, as the RTC management has restricted the hike to Palle Velugu, Express, Deluxe …

TNSTC feels the heat as diesel price goes up
12 years, 6 months ago

TNSTC feels the heat as diesel price goes up

The Hindu  

With the diesel price having gone up, the financially-sick Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation will from now onwards have to cough up an additional Rs. 3.50 crore every month for purchase of 6,300 kilo litres of diesel at a price of Rs. On an average, the Corporation covers 10.45 lakh kilometres per day taking the monthly total to a whopping …

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