Harish Rao flays Govt. for collecting double fare in RTC buses
He demanded that the government withdraw the increased fare in the name of festival specials and run regular services instead
BRS deputy leader T. Harish Rao has accused the State Government of exploiting people by charging double fare for travel in RTC buses during the festive season. The Deputy Leader criticized the government's decision to turn regular buses into special services to collect higher fares, thereby reducing the number of regular services available.
For instance, Rao pointed out that the usual fare for a journey from JBS to Karimnagar was ₹230, but the government now requires passengers to pay ₹400, claiming it as a special bus fare. Similarly, the regular fare from MGBS to Mahabubnagar was reduced from ₹220 to ₹290, as per the government's special bus policy.
Rao questioned how the government could justify charging double fare for regular bus services simply by displaying a "special" board, claiming that the festive mood had been drained from people. He also questioned the government's offer of free travel to women passengers while collecting double fare from male family members.
Rao pointed out that the RTC had increased fares five times over the last three years. He demanded that the government withdraw the increased fare and revert to regular services instead.
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