Costs Rising, Karnataka Bus Fare Hike Proposal Back On Table: Sources (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka bus fare hike proposal is being reconsidered due to increased financial burden from a recent salary hike for employees, which is expected to add Rs 873.64 crore to transport corporations' costs.

• Recent 12.5% salary hike for employees imposes Rs 873.64 crore financial burden on transport corporations
• Karnataka bus fare hike proposal is back on table due to rising costs
• Sources indicate that the financial burden from the salary hike is a key factor in reconsidering the bus fare increase