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Yediyurappa urges Congress govt in Karnataka to withdraw bus fare hike


Published on 2025-01-05 23:00:36 - MSN
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  • Veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday condemned the Congress government's decision to hike the fare of state transport buses in Karnataka and urged it to withdraw the

The article from MSN discusses Karnataka's former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's appeal to the current Congress-led government to reconsider the recent hike in bus fares. Yediyurappa, a senior BJP leader, criticized the fare increase implemented by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), arguing that it places an additional financial burden on the public, particularly the middle and lower-income groups. He highlighted that the fare hike, which ranges from 5% to 10%, was introduced without adequate justification or public consultation. Yediyurappa urged the government to withdraw the hike, emphasizing the need for public transport to remain affordable, especially in light of the economic challenges faced by many citizens. He also suggested that the government should explore alternative revenue sources rather than increasing fares.

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