Karnataka Bus Fare Hike Back On Table Amid Mounting Costs
Karnataka's transport bodies are under pressure as multiple factors converge - rising fuel prices, a recent salary revision adding ₹800+ crore burden, and pending dues crossing ₹821 crore. With overall liabilities estimated at around ₹6,000 crore and a drop in paying commuters after the rollout of the Shakti scheme, revenue streams have taken a hit. The government is now likely to consider revising fares to stabilise operations.
