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Karnataka Bus Fares to Rise from November 5, Transport Ministry Announces
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 09:46 AM
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The Karnataka government has announced that bus fares will increase from 5 November, following a recent rise in milk and curd prices.
The Karnataka transport ministry on Thursday announced that state‑run bus fares will be revised effective 5 November. The change follows a recent increase in the prices of milk and curd, which has pushed up the cost of living.
The ministry said the fare hike is part of a broader effort to adjust public transport rates in line with inflation and rising operational costs. The new rates will apply to all state‑run bus services across Karnataka.
Commuters and transport unions have expressed concerns that the fare rise could add to daily expenses for thousands of passengers. The ministry has assured that the increase will be modest and will be reviewed periodically.
The revised fare structure will be published on the official transport website and will be communicated to bus operators in advance of the implementation date.
The ministry said the fare hike is part of a broader effort to adjust public transport rates in line with inflation and rising operational costs. The new rates will apply to all state‑run bus services across Karnataka.
Commuters and transport unions have expressed concerns that the fare rise could add to daily expenses for thousands of passengers. The ministry has assured that the increase will be modest and will be reviewed periodically.
The revised fare structure will be published on the official transport website and will be communicated to bus operators in advance of the implementation date.