Bus fare hike decision to be taken in first week of November: Byrathi Suresh

The KPTFRC, headed by former IAS officer Atul Kumar Tiwari, recently submitted its report on the proposed fare hike to the State government | Photo Credit: File Photo

The Karnataka government is expected to take a final decision on the proposed hike in fares on State-run buses in the first week of November, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh said on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Mr. Suresh said that the Cabinet had held detailed discussions on the proposed fare revision but deferred a decision.