Govt raises inter-province public transport fares
Summary
The Department of Transport Management has raised inter-province public transport fares due to increased diesel prices and other market indicators, with passenger fares up by 16.71%.
Key Points
- The Department of Transport Management announced an immediate increase in inter-province public transport fares.
- Fare adjustments are based on an automatic pricing system considering 13 indicators, including fuel price changes.
- Passenger transport fares increased by 16.71%, freight charges on hilly routes by 21.68%, and on Terai routes by 15.75%.
- The last fare adjustment was made when diesel price was Rs 150.83 per litre; the current revision reflects further fuel price increases.
