Bus-fare-hike

Following a sharp Tk 20 per liter increase in fuel prices, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is meeting this evening (Monday) to make upward adjustments to bus fares.Representatives from bus owners, workers, and all relevant stakeholders will attend the meeting at the BRTA's Banani office. The main focus of the discussion will be adjusting bus fares in line with the new fuel prices.These details were gathered from conversations with transport owner association leaders and BRTA offic...

Bus fares have been increased by 11 paisa per kilometer. However, the minimum fare remains unchanged at 10 TK.The government has adjusted the fares for inter-district buses as well as those operating in Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas. Sheikh Rabiul Alam, the Minister for Road, Railway, and...

Despite repeated assurances that prices would not rise, the government suddenly announced an increase in fuel prices on Saturday night. The impact was visible on the streets by Sunday morning as public transport became scarce. While transport owners have not made an official declaration, they are u...