Bus fare: OPS criticises govt’s “indifference”
The Hindu
The AIADMK coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, on Tuesday deplored the State government’s “indifference” towards the practice of private omni bus operators charging passengers excessively. In a statement,
The AIADMK coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, on Tuesday deplored the State government’s “indifference” towards the practice of private omni bus operators charging passengers excessively. In a statement, he said the one-way fare from Chennai to Coimbatore in an air-conditioned bus was ₹2,800, which was just ₹300 less than the airfare. The government had been “keeping itself aloof” after issuing warning, he said, adding that Chief Minister should issue necessary instructions to Transport, Police departments.
After Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok’s prediction on Saturday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will step down in November 2025 triggered intense political discussions in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said Mr. Siddaramaiah will continue for the full five-year term.