Nagpur: Even after a clear direction of hiking rates during the celebration season, private bus operators almost doubled for one-way trip from Pune, Aurangabad, Hyderabad, Banaras, and Prayagraj to the city of Nagpur.
Those who want to return to Nagpur, especially from Pune, to celebrate Diwali with family must issue anything between RS1,800 to RS3,000 for one-way trip, while regular rates for live class trips are less than RS1, 500.
Private bus operators confirm That step and claim that they suffer large losses during covid-induced locking.
“The increase in diesel prices has added salt with our injury,” they said.
Order data revealed that private operators began to revise the bus fare from October 27.
Towards normal tariffs, bus rates from Pune to Nagpur are almost RS400-500 more.
Relative, MSRTC rates are very low.
Even in Diwali Eve, the cost of Pune to Nagpur is RS1,700.
Professional engineering S Pathan, who works in Pune, said, “I look forward to visiting Nagpur during the Diwali vacation.
Unfortunately, even after planning first I could not find a confirmed ticket for the bus or train.” Pune airport is also closed, and choice To travel through Mumbai will only be proven to be more busy and expensive, it shows.
Likewise, the return trip will be uncertain.
“Even though I have been infected in April this year, I am still afraid of traveling with packaging operators, such as those that can be anticipated from a heavy order.
The state-run transportation facilities must ensure strict compliance with the Covid protocol during the celebration season.
This is a temporary irony The government wants citizens to follow Covid norms, it doesn’t help much to make sure there are no violations, “he said.
Most of them plan to travel say more train operations from Pune during the festival period can help passengers.
However, the train does not have a new train for the celebration season or an increasing coach.
A train official said there was no scarcity of beds on the train that ran between pune and nagpur.
According to officials, seven plying trains between Pune and Nagpur.
“In addition, the Tatkal quota is also available.
So, we have no plans to operate additional trains or attach additional trainers,” Officially added.
Mahendra Luley, President, Nagpur Private Travel Association, “according to the command of the Transportation Commissioner, we) can charge up to RS2.900 plus GST, and all private bus operators do not exceed this limit.” He showed that those who charge more than RS3.
000 is the one who operates the bus between Raipur and Pune.
He clarified that because of the Pandemic Covid-19, passengers traveling on private buses had been significantly reduced.
Likewise, the bus rates of Hyderabad to Nagpur and Nagpur Banaras and Prayagraj also increased from RS1,000 to RS2,000, and RS800 to RS1,200.
The State Transport Commissioner Avinash Dhakne said private bus operators could not charge more than 50% higher than the MSRTC bus rates.
“Passengers can register complaints.” On our e-mail (dycommr.enf2@gmail.com) by submitting a ticket for the amount worn.
“Senior officials from the Regional Transportation Office also said the city office had not received complaints from too high rates charged by private bus operators.” If we receive complaints, we will definitely take action, “the official said.
The Komparat to RTO * Helpline number : -18002333388 * Passengers can also register complaints on e-mail: – dycommr.enf2@gmail.com by attaching tickets for the amount charged