Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has attributed the proposed bus tickets price hike to rising diesel prices.
Published: November 3, 2026, 6:31 PM IST
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Bus Fare Hike: After Nandini Milk price rise, Karnataka bus tickets to become costlier from November 5 | Image: X
Bus Fare Hike: After Nandini Milk price rise, people of Karnataka are going to witness another price increase ahead of DiwaliIt means that people who commute in state buses will have to pay extra for tickets from November 5Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the proposed bus fare hike is due to rising diesel prices, while the government also cited losses faced by state transport corporationsThe state government is increasing bus fares in less than two years.
Last month, the three-member Public Transport Fare Regulatory Committee (PTFRC) had recommended a 25 percent hike for three bus corporations, including Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) and the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC)The committee, which was chaired by retired IAS officer Atul Kumar Tiwari, was formed under Chapter 5A of the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
The state government, in October, reviewed the finances of four State Transport Undertakings (STUs) which had sought a fare hike in June due to rising diesel prices and employee wages.
