Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi (TP)
Udupi, Feb 15: “In response to toll collection by the National highway authority at Sasthan and Hejmadi, we have increased the bus fare on this route. The passengers now will have to pay extra three rupee per person,” said Canara Bus Operator association president K Rajavaram Ballal in a press meet on Wednesday, February 15.
Addressing the media persons, he said, “Earlier we had hiked one rupee per person in all routes due to an increase in the service tax. The hike in bus fare will be applicable from February 17.”
“The actually price hike is Rs 5 per person but we will collect only Rs 3. We request the passengers to cooperate with us,” he added.
Canara bus operator association vice president Sadhanada, joint secretary Suresh Nayak, and other office bearers were present.