'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage
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'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage

Hindustan Times  

The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government’s most recent 15 per cent increase in bus fares has sparked a range of reactions, with many questioning the timing and fairness of the move. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to increase the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The hike, which comes after the Congress-led government promised free bus rides for women, has raised concerns about the balancing act between public welfare and financial sustainability. Bus fares shouldn’t have been increased; instead, the government should have institutionalized funding support to all RTCs, particularly BMTC, as other states do," he wrote on X. There’s also the growing discontent about the promise of free rides for women, which has led to a disparity where men now face a 15 per cent fare hike.

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Karnataka’s 15% bus fare hike: What it means for commuters, how the government justifies it and why Opposition is protesting
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