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Bengaluru Bus Fare Hike Sparks Public Outcry

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-03T10:54:30.308420+05:30

- The Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike has led to widespread dissatisfaction among commuters, especially daily travelers who rely on public transport. - Many commuters, including security guards and cleaning staff, express concerns over the financial burden and potential shift to more expensive travel options. - Opposition parties criticize the government, linking the fare hike to the financial strain caused by the Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/steep-bus-fare-hike-the-result-of-shakti-free-travel-scheme-say-bengalureans/articleshow/116893776.cms), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bus-fare-hike-in-karnataka-sparks-outrage-among-commuters-amid-rising-costs/article69054627.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-cabinet-decides-to-increase-fare-for-state-run-buses-by-15-per-cent-101735837579838.html)

The Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike has led to widespread dissatisfaction among commuters, especially daily travelers who rely on public transport.
Many commuters, including security guards and cleaning staff, express concerns over the financial burden and potential shift to more expensive travel options.
Opposition parties criticize the government, linking the fare hike to the financial strain caused by the Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women.

Source: The Times Of India, The Hindu, Hindustan Times