Karnataka mulls 15% bus fare hike to ease financial strain, KSRTC reports ₹295 crore loss: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka mulls 15% bus fare hike to ease financial strain, KSRTC reports ₹295 crore loss: Report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s state-run transport corporations, including KSRTC and BMTC, are on the brink of a crucial decision as a high-level committee has proposed a 15 per cent increase in fares. While three of them saw a hike in 2020 when diesel prices hit ₹60 per litre, BMTC fares have remained unchanged since 2010, when diesel was just ₹30 per litre. Officials point to the combined impact of surging fuel costs, higher prices for automobile parts, and the implementation of the Shakti scheme, a government initiative providing free bus travel for women, as key contributors to this deficit, the report added. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to the Shakti scheme, admitted that BMTC faces daily expenses of ₹40 crore while generating just ₹34 crore in revenue.

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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
2 days, 19 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

Story so far: Starting January 5, commuters in Karnataka are paying an additional 15% for tickets in all bus services operated by the State’s four Road Transport Corporations. However, opposition parties BJP and JD have criticised the move, arguing that the fare hike is a result of losses incurred by the RTCs owing to Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, which offers free …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report
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3 days, 3 hours 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
3 days, 6 hours 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 …

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike
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4 days, 21 hours 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 …

Committee recommends Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike amid bus fare controversy: Report
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4 days, 22 hours ago

Committee recommends Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike amid bus fare controversy: Report

Hindustan Times  

Following recent bus fare hikes in Karnataka, a three-member committee tasked with reviewing Bengaluru’s Namma Metro fares has proposed an increase, as reported by Deccan Herald. Bengaluru's Namma Metro fares are likely to be increased. To ensure a balanced approach, the panel analyzed fare structures in metro systems across India and abroad, culminating in a detailed report submitted to the …

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP distributes roses to passengers as a mark of protest against Congress govt
5 days, 2 hours ago

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP distributes roses to passengers as a mark of protest against Congress govt

Hindustan Times  

In a unique protest against the recent bus fare hike implemented by the Congress-led Karnataka government, the state BJP unit distributed roses to passengers in Bengaluru. Ashoka also claimed that the fare hike was unjustly attributed to rising petrol prices, asserting that the previous BJP government had not raised fares even when fuel prices surged. It pointed out that bus …

Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies
5 days, 19 hours ago

Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies

Op India  

The Indian National Congress stormed to power in Karnataka after the state legislative assembly elections in 2023 promising to deliver better governance, comfortable lifestyle and economic relief for the voters. Meanwhile, a decision to lift the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board’s borrowing ceiling from financial institutions from Rs 500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore was also approved by the Karnataka …

'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage
5 days, 23 hours ago

'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 …

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’
6 days, 4 hours 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 approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme
1 week 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 …

Final report on Bengaluru metro fare hike to be submitted soon
2 weeks ago

Final report on Bengaluru metro fare hike to be submitted soon

The Hindu  

: The Fare Fixation Committee, which has been tasked with recommending the appropriate fare revision for Namma Metro, is expected to submit its final report to the government in a few days. Smart card users enjoy a 5% discount, down from the earlier 15%, a reduction implemented in 2020 to address escalating operational expenses, sources Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited …

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Four transport corporation of Karnataka - Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation disbursed Rs 224.05 crore towards gratuity and earned leave encashment to 11,694 retired employees. The dues pending since January 1, 2020 were disbursed by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy here on Saturday …

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations
3 weeks ago

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is yet to settle dues amounting to ₹1,694.42 crore with four state-run road transport corporations for the implementation of the Shakti scheme. Introduced on June 11, 2023, just weeks after the Congress government took office, the Shakti scheme allows women to travel for free on non-luxury buses across Karnataka. Replying a starred question raised by BJP MLA …

BMTC collects over Rs 19 lakh in penalties from 10,000 passengers in 3 months
1 month, 1 week ago

BMTC collects over Rs 19 lakh in penalties from 10,000 passengers in 3 months

India Today  

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has collected over Rs 19 lakh in penalties from passengers for violations in the past three months, officials announced on Thursday. A total of 10,069 passengers were penalised for travelling without tickets and occupying seats exclusively reserved for ladies between August and October 2024. BMTC fined these passengers a total of Rs 1,17,800, following the …

Shakti scheme has not affected KSRTC’s financial losses: Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shakti scheme has not affected KSRTC’s financial losses: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday said that the Shakti scheme, which has increased Karnataka State Transport Corporation’s ridership by 2 million annually, is not responsible for the corporation’s financial losses. KSRTC has submitted a proposal to the state government to increase bus fares by 15-20% due to financial losses “The Shakti scheme has generated significant goodwill and brought …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike amid loss of Rs 295 crore from free travel scheme
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike amid loss of Rs 295 crore from free travel scheme

Op India  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is planning to propose a hike in the bus fare by up to 20%. This comes after Congress’s populist Shakti scheme under the “five guarantee” schemes, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka, resulted in an enormous loss of Rs 295 crore for the KSRTC over the last three months. We’ve incurred …

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has proposed a 15-20% hike in bus fares as the department is incurring losses due to the Shakti scheme, the free bus scheme for women. KSRTC sends proposal after ₹ 295 cr loss Speaking to news agency PTI, KSRTC chairperson S R Srinivas said, “The increase in ticket prices is inevitable. The hike is …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss

India Today  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to propose a bus fare hike of up to 20 per cent. The KSRTC reported a significant loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three months due to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Karnataka. We've incurred a loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three …

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

APSRTC hikes bus fares in the form of diesel cess from today
2 years, 8 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 …

Bihar private transporters seek revision of passenger bus fares
3 years, 5 months ago

Bihar private transporters seek revision of passenger bus fares

Hindustan Times  

Bihar’s private transporters have sought a revision in passenger bus fares from the state government amid the rising fuel prices. Our business is not feasible anymore, with low footfall due to Covid, and high fuel rates,” said Uday Shankar Singh, president of Bihar Motor Transport Federation, the apex union body of private transporters. The BMTF president also took exception to …

Amid Rising Fuel Prices, Up to 25% Bus Fare Hike to Jolt Common Man in MP
3 years, 10 months ago

Amid Rising Fuel Prices, Up to 25% Bus Fare Hike to Jolt Common Man in MP

News 18  

Amid skyrocketing prices of petrol, diesel and LPG in Madhya Pradesh, the common man is in for another inflation shock as the state government on Thursday announced that bus fare will be revised from March 1 onwards. The bus operators are demanding up to 25 per cent rise in fare, citing spiralling diesel prices, priced at Rs 89.60 per litre …

Bengal private bus operators demand fare hike due to diesel price hike, Covid restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Bengal private bus operators demand fare hike due to diesel price hike, Covid restrictions

Hindustan Times  

Private bus operators of West Bengal on Tuesday demanded immediate hike in fares owing to mounting diesel cost and Covid-19 related restrictions on the number of passengers that each bus can carry. Joint Council of Bus Syndicate’s General Secretary Tapan Banerjee said that the passenger transport business in West Bengal is facing a “natural death” owing to the situation where …

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel
4 years, 7 months ago

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel

Firstpost  

The BMTC’s new flat fare system will minimise contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced a new ‘flat fare’ system for passengers purchasing tickets from conductors. The move comes days after BMTC faced flak for forcing travellers to buy daily passes worth Rs 70 for short distance travel. The new flat …

BMTC reintroduces ticket system instead of daily pass owing to public outrage
4 years, 7 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 …

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