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Karnataka Private Bus Fares Surge Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi; Transport Department to Crack Down
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 01:03 PM
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Private bus fares in Karnataka have risen sharply in anticipation of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, prompting the transport department to announce a crackdown on price hikes starting today.
Private bus operators have raised fares ahead of the festival, raising concerns among commuters.
The transport department announced a crackdown from today to enforce fare regulations and curb price gouging.
The crackdown will involve monitoring bus routes and issuing penalties to operators who violate fare norms.
Commuters are advised to check official fare lists and report any irregularities.
The transport department announced a crackdown from today to enforce fare regulations and curb price gouging.
The crackdown will involve monitoring bus routes and issuing penalties to operators who violate fare norms.
Commuters are advised to check official fare lists and report any irregularities.