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Chitradurga Bus Fares Climb Due to Rising Costs
7 Nov
Summary
- Private bus fares in Chitradurga will increase from November 8.
- Operators cite increased diesel and spare parts costs.
- The Shakti scheme has reduced private bus operations.
Private bus fares in Chitradurga are scheduled to increase starting from midnight on November 8. This decision by the District Private Bus Owners' Association follows a similar hike by KSRTC. Association president BA Lingareddy stated that fares were last adjusted in July 2021, and despite several KSRTC increases since then, private operators had held fares steady to ease passenger burden.
However, persistent rises in diesel prices and spare parts costs over the last five years have significantly increased operational expenses for private bus operators. The introduction of the government's Shakti scheme has further exacerbated their financial difficulties. Currently, only 180 out of 240 private buses in the district remain operational, with 60 having ceased services. Association secretary GB Shekhar emphasized the necessity of the current fare revision due to the latest KSRTC increase and appealed for public understanding.
