BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka Bus Fare Hike to Generate Rs 1,200 Crore Annually
Karnataka's bus fare hike effective November 5 is expected to raise Rs 1,200 crore annually for four State Transport Undertakings (STUs). BMTC's 35% fare increase may add Rs 400 crore, while other STUs could gain Rs 600-800 crore. The average hike is 23%, but it will only partially cover liabilities totaling Rs 9,912.88 crore as of September 30, 2026, including loans, wage arrears, and provident fund dues. Government dues under the Shakti scheme remain unpaid.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

