COIMBATORE: Commuters had been through and massive stunned as the federal government buses hiked the fares without any prior intimation on Saturday. Several passengers had been noticed not sure about their trip plans at Ukkadam bus stand, announcing they had been caught unawares.
"We brought just enough money for the old bus fare. Now, we don't know what to do," mentioned a lady from Kenathukkadavu, who sought after to board a bus to Pollachi. The fare for an atypical bus (to Pollachi) was hiked to Rs 25 from Rs 17, whilst express bus fare was greater to Rs 34 from Rs 23.
Several commuters had been noticed boarding non-public buses. A government bus motive force at Ukkadam bus stand mentioned passengers had been baffled through the fare hike. "It will take three to four days for them to get used to it," he added.
The Mettupalayam Road bus stand wore an almost deserted glance. The price tag fare for Mettupalayam was hiked to Rs 24 from Rs 16 and that of Ooty was greater to Rs 83 from Rs 53. A commuter, who was ready to board a bus to Manjoor in Ooty, mentioned he was no longer conscious about the hike and was no longer sure how a lot he can be charged.
It was no longer simply commuters who had been caught unawares. Several bus drivers and conductors additionally mentioned they had been but to get to understand the overall fare revision.
Meanwhile, around 50 passengers on Saturday morning staged a protest at Thudiyalur bus stop, condemning the bus fare hike.
Political and consumer organisations additionally condemned the hike. In a statement, Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi mentioned the surprising hike within the govt bus fare would have an effect on the deficient and the middle magnificence folks badly. "If the 22,509 buses of transport department are managed properly, the state can earn a profit of Rs 11.25 crore," the statement mentioned. It additionally blamed the mismanagement for the department incurring a loss of 9crore.
Pointing out that they've understood the reasons for expanding the bus fare after six years, individuals of Coimbatore Consumer Cause in a statement mentioned they can't accept the steep building up which would significantly have an effect on the public. In 22 cases, it's greater than 100% building up within the price tag fare. "In some cases, it is a 125% increase in town buses, which cannot be accepted,"the statement further mentioned.
"We brought just enough money for the old bus fare. Now, we don't know what to do," mentioned a lady from Kenathukkadavu, who sought after to board a bus to Pollachi. The fare for an atypical bus (to Pollachi) was hiked to Rs 25 from Rs 17, whilst express bus fare was greater to Rs 34 from Rs 23.
Several commuters had been noticed boarding non-public buses. A government bus motive force at Ukkadam bus stand mentioned passengers had been baffled through the fare hike. "It will take three to four days for them to get used to it," he added.
The Mettupalayam Road bus stand wore an almost deserted glance. The price tag fare for Mettupalayam was hiked to Rs 24 from Rs 16 and that of Ooty was greater to Rs 83 from Rs 53. A commuter, who was ready to board a bus to Manjoor in Ooty, mentioned he was no longer conscious about the hike and was no longer sure how a lot he can be charged.
It was no longer simply commuters who had been caught unawares. Several bus drivers and conductors additionally mentioned they had been but to get to understand the overall fare revision.
Meanwhile, around 50 passengers on Saturday morning staged a protest at Thudiyalur bus stop, condemning the bus fare hike.
Political and consumer organisations additionally condemned the hike. In a statement, Kongunadu Makkal Desiya Katchi mentioned the surprising hike within the govt bus fare would have an effect on the deficient and the middle magnificence folks badly. "If the 22,509 buses of transport department are managed properly, the state can earn a profit of Rs 11.25 crore," the statement mentioned. It additionally blamed the mismanagement for the department incurring a loss of 9crore.
Pointing out that they've understood the reasons for expanding the bus fare after six years, individuals of Coimbatore Consumer Cause in a statement mentioned they can't accept the steep building up which would significantly have an effect on the public. In 22 cases, it's greater than 100% building up within the price tag fare. "In some cases, it is a 125% increase in town buses, which cannot be accepted,"the statement further mentioned.
Commuters taken aback by sudden hike in bus fares
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