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MP Bus Fares Hike 60%
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🗓 06 Aug 2026, 12:47 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has increased bus fares by up to 60%. Bus operators will now charge ₹2 per km after a strike warning.
The Madhya Pradesh government's decision to raise bus fares by up to 60% is expected to impact commuters across the state. The new fare structure will see bus operators charging ₹2 per km, a significant increase from the previous rates. This move comes after bus operators had threatened to go on strike, citing operational costs and other expenses. The government's decision aims to balance the interests of both operators and commuters, but its impact on the common man remains to be seen.