BMTC slashes AC bus fares
The Hindu
Daily pass down from ₹120 to ₹100 and monthly from ₹2,000 to ₹1,500
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), which has been struggling to get good patronage for its AC buses (Vajra services), has decided to slash fares by 34% from Friday ( December 17).
As per the new fare revision, there will be no changes in the fare till the third stage, for 6 km. Passengers travelling from the fourth stage (8 km) to the 25th stage (50 km) will benefit from the new revision. For travel between 8-50 km, the fare has been reduced from anywhere between ₹5-₹40 depending on the distance travelled. At present, it costs ₹90 to travel a distance of 50 kms. From Friday onwards, the ticket will cost ₹50.
Day passes applicable for Vajra services will be reduced from ₹120 to ₹100 (including GST). Meanwhile, from January 1, commuters will have to shell out ₹1,500 for a monthly pass for AC bus services instead of ₹2,000, which is the current price.
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