Thiruvananthapuram: The government is considering avoiding bus fares in the state of February once again resist the discussion with the bus owner before announcing an increase.
According to the source, the minimum rate for 2.5km which is currently RS 8, will be increased to RS 10.
The rate per km 80 Paise, will be increased to Re 1.
Another increase in tariffs will be in this tariff with this tariff.
Although the bus owner has demanded that the minimum fees must be carried out by Rs 12, the government is not possible to approve this request, studied.
Instead, there will be special rates for night trips.
Checked that 50% extra will be charged for ordinary service trips between 8pm and 5 in the morning.
It was studied that students from under the poverty line (BPL) of the family will be offered a bus trip at no cost.
This will apply to those who hold a yellow ration card.
For other students, the minimum concession rate of travel will be repaired in RS 5.
It is based that the government has taken a stand that will not accommodate further discussions with student representatives in connection with the minimum tariff for students.
The bus owner had previously announced a strike that demanded a tariff increase, but has decided to delay it after the government guarantee that the increase will be carried out after the ongoing Sabarimala season.
The increase in bus rates is likely from February 1
