Bengaluru: The State Transport Department will once again put forth the proposal to the government to hike bus fares, citing huge losses. The Transport Corporations are preparing to seek Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s approval to hike bus fares and a proposal will soon be submitted to the CM, said Transport Minister D.C. Thammanna.
Speaking to presspersons here yesterday, the Minister said the hike was essential as the total loss of the Transport Corporations this financial year alone was Rs. 687 crore. “This time, the extent of hike will be left to the Chief Minister’s discretion,” the Minister said.
