- विज्ञापन -
Chandigarh: Bus travel has become more expensive in Punjab as the bus fare has been doubled from 23 paise to 46 paise per kilometer. The Transport Department has issued a notification about this increase, effective from Sunday.
In a recent cabinet meeting, it was decided to raise the VAT on petrol and diesel by 92 paise, along with approving the increase in bus fares. This is the first increase in bus fares in the state in about 4 and a half years. Following this decision, passengers will now have to pay at least Rs 15 for traveling even a distance of one kilometer.
The government expects to raise Rs 150 crore with this increase. However, there will be no changes in the free travel facility for women, which will continue as before.
According to the information received from the Transport Department, the fare hike will be applicable to both government and private sectors. The fare of Heat Ventilation and Air Condition (HSVAC) ordinary buses has been increased by 23 paise per kilometer. Earlier the fare per kilometer was 1.22 per kilometer, which will now be 1.45 per kilometer.
The fare of AC buses has been increased by 28 paise to Rs 1.74 per passenger per kilometer. The fare of integral coach has been increased by 41 paise to Rs 2.61 per kilometer and the fare of super integral coach has been increased by 46 paise to Rs 2.90.
