Fares increased due to raise in oil prices

The fares have been increased on both inter-city routes and urban routes. The increase include 0 to 4 km Rs 8 to Rs 10, 4 to 8 km Rs 10 (same as previous), 8 to 14 km Rs 13 to Rs 15, 14 km to 22 km (same as previous) 22 km and above Rs 17 to Rs 20. Transporters have accordingly increased the stop -to-stop fare of atleast Rs 2 from the minimum Rs 8 from Monday. The inter-city rates have also been increased from 52 paisas to 60 paisas on metalled road, 53 paisas to 61 paisas on plain katcha road, 54 paisas to 62 paisas on hilkly roads etc. The increase has caused concern among the citizens.