BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka Increases State-Run Bus Fares Amid Rising Costs
Karnataka's state-run transport corporations have raised bus fares effective Wednesday midnight due to rising fuel prices, staff salaries, and financial liabilities. KSRTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC fares increased by an average of 23%, while BMTC fares rose by 35%. Diesel prices have surged by Rs 10.47 since May, with daily diesel costs around Rs 15.6 crore. Total outstanding liabilities are estimated at Rs 9,912.1 crore.
Deccan Herald·



