The government will have to reach an agreement with the private bus owners regarding the increase in bus fares regarding the fare of students. Student fares have not changed since 2012. The minimum rate is one rupee. The Justice Ramachandran Commission, which had directed to increase the bus fare, had recommended a timely revision of ticket prices for students. The commission has proposed to raise the minimum rate to Rs. The bus owners want Rs. The government will take a decision in this regard taking into account the opposition of the student organizations. Bus owners’ organizations are pushing for an increase in student fares.
Meanwhile, the Transport Department has unofficially informed the government that the minimum fare can be increased to Rs. This will move the discussion on student fares. A decision on the rate will be made within eighteen. The interim report was submitted by the Justice Ramachandran Committee on June 25, 2020. Accordingly, the rate was increased on July 3, 2020. The rate hike is also a benefit for KSRTC.
