Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Nov 6: To offset the financial losses of the state transport corporations, the Karnataka government has significantly increased bus ticket fares. In a fresh jolt to daily commuters, the monthly pass rates for the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) have now been steeply increased by an average of 23 percent.

The revised fares have already come into effect, adding a financial burden on regular travellers.

Express and non-stop bus passes

For daily commuters travelling long distances via express buses, KSRTC issues monthly passes for up to 20 stages.

The minimum pass fare (1st stage) for general passengers has been increased from Rs 520 to Rs 640, while for senior citizens, it has gone up from Rs 465 to Rs 570.

The maximum pass fare (20th stage) for general passengers has jumped from Rs 3,220 to Rs 3,960. For senior citizens, it has increased from Rs 2,900 to Rs 3,570.

Ordinary (general and rural) bus passes

For ordinary transport buses operating primarily in rural areas, monthly passes are provided for up to 10 stages.

The minimum pass fare for general passengers has been raised from Rs 460 to Rs 570, and for senior citizens, it has been increased from Rs 415 to Rs 510.

The maximum pass fare for general passengers has reached Rs 2,550 from the earlier Rs 2,070, while the maximum fare for senior citizens has been hiked from Rs 1,865 to Rs 2,290.