Govt raises bus fares by 11 paisa per km

The government has today increased bus fares by 11 paisa per kilometre, citing rising fuel costs.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam made the announcement following a meeting with transport owners and workers held at the Secretariat in the capital. 

He said the fare hike applies only to diesel-run buses, not to CNG-run buses.

A circular will be issued in this regard later in the day, the minister added.