CM directs KSRTC not to hike ticket price
Team Udayavani, Oct 13, 2018, 4:05 PM IST
Bengaluru: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy directed the Transport Department officials as not to hike bus fares.
CM held a meeting with the transport department’s officials and it has been alleged that the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) officials that the purpose of both these corporations is to serve people and to make profit.
During the review meeting with the Transport Department’s officials, CM has suggested several alternative measures so the transport corporations could make gains.
“The transport department has to look for alternative measures to make up for losses. Increasing bus fares is not the solution,” HD Kumaraswamy said.
However, HD Kumaraswamy, on Friday told the officials that the budget for the current fiscal included an additional Rs 131 crore for the Transport Department and that the costs could be borne with those funds.
The Chief Minister also told the officials to streamline the bus routes, especially within Bengaluru city. He also told the BMTC officials to fix the last mile connectivity problem for Metro users.
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