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West Bengal Bus Operators Seek Fare Hike Post-Durga Puja, Government Responds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 12:01 AM
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Bus operators in West Bengal have demanded a fare increase following the Durga Puja festivities, citing higher operational costs. The state government has issued a response to the proposal.
After the conclusion of Durga Puja, transport operators across West Bengal have begun discussions about raising bus fares to cope with rising expenses.
The operators say that fuel prices, maintenance costs and inflation have pushed their operational costs upward, prompting them to seek a fare revision.
In response, the West Bengal government has commented on the request, indicating that it will examine the proposal while considering the impact on commuters.
Officials have said that any decision on fare adjustment will be taken after consultations with stakeholders and will be communicated publicly.
The operators say that fuel prices, maintenance costs and inflation have pushed their operational costs upward, prompting them to seek a fare revision.
In response, the West Bengal government has commented on the request, indicating that it will examine the proposal while considering the impact on commuters.
Officials have said that any decision on fare adjustment will be taken after consultations with stakeholders and will be communicated publicly.